half–cocked 
/ˈhæfˌkɑ:kt, Brit ˈhɑ:fˈkɒkt/ adjective
/ˈhæfˌkɑ:kt, Brit ˈhɑ:fˈkɒkt/ adjective US, informal : showing a lack of preparation or careful thought : stupid or foolish
▪ half-cocked officials/ideas
▪ half-cocked officials/ideas
go off half-cocked (US) or Brit go off at half cock
informal : to do or say something without preparing for it or thinking about it
▪ Before you go off half-cocked, try listening to the explanation.
▪ Before you go off half-cocked, try listening to the explanation.
