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jump at

idiom
Meaning

To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.


Examples
SIMPLE

She will jump at the chance to travel.

CONTEXTUAL

When the company offered him a promotion in another country, he did not hesitate to jump at the opportunity.

COMPLEX

Although the position required long hours and significant travel, she jumped at the offer, viewing it as the perfect catalyst for her professional growth.

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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    go jump in the lake

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  2. 02

    go jump off a building

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  3. 03

    go jump off a cliff

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  4. 04

    jump at the chance

    To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.

  5. 05

    jump at the opportunity

    To immediately seize a particular opportunity.

  6. 06

    jump before one is pushed

    to perform an action before being forced to do so.

  7. 07

    jump down someone's throat

    To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.

  8. 08

    jump for joy

    To exult, rejoice, or feel elation.

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