skipping steps
Jumping ahead prematurely
Skipping steps means bypassing intermediate stages in a process, usually to save time.
The phrase implies taking shortcuts: He skipped steps in the assembly instructions and ended up with extra screws.
Often carries a warning—skipping steps in a recipe, proof, or procedure may cause problems later.
Can also describe rapid advancement: She skipped steps on the corporate ladder.
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- rushingRapid forward movement
- impatientUnwilling to wait
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- leapingSpringing into air
hasty · careless · fast and loose · overlooking · missing · bypassing · cutting corners · cutting in line · sloppy · reckless · haste · negligent · omitting · glossing over · fast-forward · incomplete · going through motions · ladder
- learning mistakesprocrastination, cramming, poor time management, ignoring feedback, copying
- unpreparednessunpreparedness, unreadiness, unpracticed, untrained, inexperience
- mistakesmistake, mistakes, slip, error, errors
- Student Mistakestypo, misspelling, math error, calculation error, wrong answer
- acting too soonjumping the gun, rushing, hasty decision, false start, impatience
skipping stepsslow and steady
Gradual but consistent
taking your time · taking one's time · deliberate · unhurried · measured
skipping stepsmeticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
detail-oriented · conscientious · scrupulous · diligent · fastidious
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