Idioms beginning with J

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jot or tittle

Meaning: A very small amount.

Example: I don’t want a jot or tittle of it, I want the whole thing. Read more ➺


jump the gun

Meaning: start something too soon or early, especially without thinking

Example: The media jumped the gun and gave out their verdict of the scandal even before the investigation was complete. Read more ➺


just deserts

Meaning: get what one deserves

Example: After the supervisor was suspended, many workers felt that he got his just deserts. Read more ➺


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