jump at
phrasal verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a three-year time jump at the start of the season.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Naturally, those in attendance jumped at the chance to get as much of his wisdom as possible, and the legend did not disappoint.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was right to jump at the opportunity to help bring this new franchise to the city, making sure that Colorado’s first stadium for professional female athletes opens right in the heart of Denver.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s a three-year time jump at the start of the season.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Naturally, those in attendance jumped at the chance to get as much of his wisdom as possible, and the legend did not disappoint.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was right to jump at the opportunity to help bring this new franchise to the city, making sure that Colorado’s first stadium for professional female athletes opens right in the heart of Denver.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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