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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That would seem to be a natural progression and hopefully a surprise CES 2025 will spring on us.
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Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 31 Dec. 2024
Others have concerns that the bill has been sprung on MPs – hundreds of whom are in their first few months in the job following July’s election – without a thorough impact assessment or time to consider the proposal.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The film, an unconventional pseudo biopic that has confused and/or enraged some early viewers, will be released theatrically in the U.S. by Utopia and in the spring on streaming platforms through Mubi.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Players, coaches, front office members and all involved in baseball operations for every MLB team go through a one-day session each spring on diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 31 Dec. 2024
Others have concerns that the bill has been sprung on MPs – hundreds of whom are in their first few months in the job following July’s election – without a thorough impact assessment or time to consider the proposal.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The film, an unconventional pseudo biopic that has confused and/or enraged some early viewers, will be released theatrically in the U.S. by Utopia and in the spring on streaming platforms through Mubi.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Players, coaches, front office members and all involved in baseball operations for every MLB team go through a one-day session each spring on diversity, equity and inclusion.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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