to rush one's fences

to rush one's fences
«Нестись на препятствие». Действовать слишком поспешно, не раздумывая. Эта метафора употребляется в своём буквальном значении в сфере верховой езды и охоты. To rush one's fences значит стремительно приближаться к препятствию на скачущей галопом лощади, не учитывая возможности лошади и рискуя при этом упасть. If I were you, I wouldn't ask her to marry you after such a short acquaintance. Take your time. Don't rush your fences. There's plenty of time. — На твоём месте я бы не стал делать ей предложение после такого короткого знакомства. Подумай. Не спеши. У тебя ещё много времени.

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  • rush — Ⅰ. rush [1] ► VERB 1) move or act with urgent haste. 2) transport or produce with urgent haste. 3) deal with hurriedly. 4) (of air or a liquid) flow strongly. 5) dash towards in an attempt to attack or capture. ► …   English terms dictionary

  • rush — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. go, move, or act precipitately or with great speed. 2 tr. move or transport with great haste (was rushed to hospital). 3 intr. (foll. by at) a move suddenly and quickly towards. b begin impetuously. 4 tr. perform or deal… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Rush — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. go, move, or act precipitately or with great speed. 2 tr. move or transport with great haste (was rushed to hospital). 3 intr. (foll. by at) a move suddenly and quickly towards. b begin impetuously. 4 tr. perform or deal… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • rushy — Ⅰ. rush [1] ► VERB 1) move or act with urgent haste. 2) transport or produce with urgent haste. 3) deal with hurriedly. 4) (of air or a liquid) flow strongly. 5) dash towards in an attempt to attack or capture. ► …   English terms dictionary

  • fence — /fɛns / (say fens) noun 1. an enclosure or barrier, usually of wire or wood, as around or along a field, garden, etc. 2. the act, practice, or art of fencing; swordplay. 3. skill in argument, repartee, etc. 4. Colloquial a. a person who receives… …  


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