1 A2 neutral
To enter a place very quickly and urgently
"The paramedics rushed in as soon as the doors were opened."
inseparable
rush in
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To enter a place quickly and urgently, or to become involved in a situation too hastily
In plain English
To go into a place very fast, or to jump into something without thinking first
What does "rush in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 idiomatic neutral
To become involved in a situation too quickly and without proper thought
"Don't rush in — take some time to think about whether this job is right for you."
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"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
— Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism, 1711
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To rush into a place — fairly transparent
Actually means
To go into a place very fast, or to jump into something without thinking first
Usage tip
The phrase 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread' (Alexander Pope) makes this phrasal verb culturally well-known. Often used as a caution against acting too hastily.
Words that pair with "rush in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
room building decision without thinking panic fools
How to conjugate "rush in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
rush in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rushes in
he/she/it
Past simple
rushed in
yesterday
Past participle
rushed in
have + pp
-ing form
rushing in
continuous
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