spring for
To pay for; to offer money.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will spring for dinner tonight.”
“Since it is your birthday, I am happy to spring for the drinks.”
“The company decided to spring for a more expensive software package to ensure their data remained secure during the transition.”
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Pierian spring
The source of knowledge, inspiration, or learning.
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spring fever
A feeling of invigoration and restlessness associated with the arrival of the warm weather and renewal of nature in the spring season.
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spring in one's step
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
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spring to life
To start to exist.
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spring to mind
To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.
Last updated August 10, 2026