rush in
/rʌʃ ɪn/
Meaning
To physically enter a room or place very quickly. Metaphorically, it means to start doing something or make a major decision too quickly without thinking about the consequences.
Examples
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Don't rush in and buy the first car you see; take your time to compare prices.
Don't rush in and buy the first car you see; take your time to compare prices.
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He rushed in to the meeting room, gasping for air because he ran up the stairs.
He rushed in to the meeting room, gasping for air because he ran up the stairs.
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We shouldn't rush in to sign the contract without reading the fine print.
We shouldn't rush in to sign the contract without reading the fine print.
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She rushed in with the good news, beaming from ear to ear.
She rushed in with the good news, beaming from ear to ear.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread, so make sure you think this through.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread, so make sure you think this through.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We rushed in the decision and now we regret it.
✓ We rushed into the decision and now we regret it.
When 'rush in' takes a direct object metaphorically (like a decision, marriage, or agreement), you must use the preposition 'into' instead of just 'in'.
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✗ He rushed in inside the house because of the rain.
✓ He rushed into the house because of the rain.
'In' and 'inside' are redundant. Use 'rushed in' without an object, or 'rushed into the house' with an object.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Take your time to think about his proposal; don't ___.
💡 Do not make a hasty decision.
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rush in
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The paramedics ___ to help the injured driver as soon as they arrived.
💡 Use the past tense for entering or acting quickly to help.
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rushed in