überstürzt handeln

/yːbɐˈʃtʏʁtst ˈhandl̩n/

to act hastily or impulsively

Es war ein Fehler, überstürzt zu handeln.

It was a mistake to act hastily.

general

To make decisions or take actions without careful consideration or planning, often leading to negative consequences.

Überstürzt zu handeln, kann zu teuren Fehlern führen.

Acting hastily can lead to costly mistakes.

This phrase emphasizes the lack of forethought or deliberation in one's actions.

Collocations

to judge prematurely

to act without thinking

Always take time to weigh the pros and cons before making important decisions.

Consider the potential consequences before taking action to avoid regret.

Derived from 'überstürzt' (hasty) and 'handeln' (to act), emphasizing impulsive behavior.

This phrase is commonly used to criticize decisions made without proper consideration.

überstürzt

hasty, rushed

adjective

handeln

to act

verb

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