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vorschnell handeln

/foːɐ̯ˈʃnɛl ˈhandl̩n/
phrase★Intermediate— to act hastily
general

To act or decide without sufficient thought or consideration, often leading to mistakes or negative consequences.

Sie bereute, vorschnell zu handeln, ohne alle Fakten zu kennen.

She regretted acting hastily without knowing all the facts.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the negative consequences of impulsive decisions.

Collocations

vorschnell urteilento judge hastily

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Related Phrases

vorschnell urteilenphrase
to judge hastily

💡Pro Tip

Avoiding hasty decisions

When tempted to act quickly, pause and consider potential consequences.

⚡Gold Rule

Reflect before acting

Always weigh the pros and cons before making important decisions.

📖Word Origin

From 'vorschnell' (hasty) and 'handeln' (to act). The phrase combines these to describe rash action.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts where caution or deliberation would have been more appropriate.

Word Breakdown

vorschnell
hasty, premature
adverb
+
handeln
to act
verb
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