spring on
phrasal verb
sprang on or sprung on; sprung on; springing on; springs on
: to surprise (someone) with (something, such as a request or announcement)
You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just springing it on them suddenly.
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Production is set to start this spring on the East Coast.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Production is set to start this spring on the east coast.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
With spring on the horizon, now is a great time to give your bedroom a fresh look, and one of the easiest ways to update your space is to introduce new bedding.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Best handheld vacuums on the market With spring on the horizon, many people are looking to start their spring cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Production is set to start this spring on the east coast.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
With spring on the horizon, now is a great time to give your bedroom a fresh look, and one of the easiest ways to update your space is to introduce new bedding.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Best handheld vacuums on the market With spring on the horizon, many people are looking to start their spring cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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