With 'jump' Flashcards

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jump at sth 1

A

To accept something eagerly:

“She jumped at the chance of a trip to Paris.”

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jump at sth 2

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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.”

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jump in

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To interrupt when someone else is speaking:

“I wish you’d stop jumping in and finishing my sentences for me all the time.”

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jump on sb

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To criticize someone as soon as they have done something wrong or said something that you disagree with.”

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jump out at sb

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If something jumps out at you, you notice it immediately:

“That’s a very effective advertisement - it really jumps out at you.”

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