Many thought that the young scientist was jumping the gun by publishing his theory before conducting proper experiments, which later damaged his credibility in the research community.What does the underlined idiom mean?

Explanation

The idiom 'jumping the gun' means to start something prematurely or before the right time. In the context of the question, the young scientist published his theory before conducting necessary experiments, which illustrates this idiom well. This premature action ultimately harmed his reputation in the research community.The other options are incorrect because they do not convey the same meaning as 'jumping the gun'. Option B ('to take revenge') suggests a retaliatory action, which is unrelated. Option C ('to succeed quickly') implies a positive outcome from acting fast, while Option D ('to avoid danger') suggests caution and restraint, both of which are contrary to the rush implied by 'jumping the gun'.