Definition
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
To act boldly.
In Context
- "“These companies are shooting first and asking questions later,” Ms. [Robin] Feldman said. “The field is expanding much faster than the legal system can keep up with. Some of the decisions being made along the way end up biting the companies that have made those decisions.”"
See Also
- first blood
- guns blazing
- preemptive
- shoot from the hip