a long shot

something which you think will not work but you'll try anyway

• It's a long shot, I can't see it working but let's try anyway.

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to jump the gun

to say something too early before you know if it's right

• We need to tell Sarah but we have to get all the facts first we mustn't jump the gun and get it wrong.

on target

going to achieve your goals

• Our latest figures show that we are on target to reach this month's sales forecast