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.

Examples of spring on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was confirmed then that the collection would be available for sale in the spring on asever.com in the U.S. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? —Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025

But state lawmakers have been looking for ways to give citizens and communities more of a voice in the decisions, and are focusing efforts this spring on Senate Bill 78. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025

The grief that engulfed fans immediately after Selena’s life was cut short has morphed over the years into a celebration of the cultural icon every spring on the days leading up to her April birthday. —Nicole Chavez, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025

Byron Buxton hit his second home run of the spring on Saturday, accounting for the Twins’ only run. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for spring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon