With 'jump' Flashcards
1
Q
jump at sth 1
A
To accept something eagerly:
“She jumped at the chance of a trip to Paris.”
2
Q
jump at sth 2
A
To quickly take advantage of a new opportunity:
“Many people jump at the chance/opportunity to work overseas, seeing it as a way of earning far more than they could in their own country.”
3
Q
jump in
A
To interrupt when someone else is speaking:
“I wish you’d stop jumping in and finishing my sentences for me all the time.”
4
Q
jump on sb
A
To criticize someone as soon as they have done something wrong or said something that you disagree with.”
5
Q
jump out at sb
A
If something jumps out at you, you notice it immediately:
“That’s a very effective advertisement - it really jumps out at you.”