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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Yeah, there’s a spring on this three-dimensional model. —

Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 The story of a rebellious young U.S. rock fan who sets up a counterfeit jeans production in a mental asylum in 1979 Latvia, scooped an audience prize at Series Mania on top of best series, script and actor at Latvia’s National Film Awards, before launching this spring on the Baltic streamer Go3. —

Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024 Browse the best top-handle bags ahead, and start spring on a trendy beat. —

Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2024 Soneva Secret Soneva Secret opened this spring on one of just four islands in the remote western Makunudhoo Atoll, so touching down at this ultra-luxe new resort already feels far-flung. —

Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring on