get ahead of oneself

Meanings:

• 1.

  Worldwideidiomatic
  • To think about or plan future events excessively while neglecting present responsibilities or circumstances.

• 2.

  Worldwideidiomatic
  • To form conclusions or take actions prematurely on the basis of insufficient information.

• 3.

  Worldwideidiomatic
  • To speak or write in a way that jumps ahead of the logical or chronological sequence of events.