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jump on

British  

verb

  1. informal (intr, preposition) to reprimand or attack suddenly and forcefully

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jump on Idioms  

  1. see jump all over someone.

Example Sentences

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“I have no doubt that the private market is ramping up because they see the opportunity to jump on prime borrowers. It’s the people who need the most help who are going to fall behind.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s a matter of winning the discovery battle, so that people jump on your streaming site.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“The way that things are in the world, who wouldn’t want to jump on a trend that’s spreading positivity?” asked Sasha Carcasses, a 31-year-old salon owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The actual figure of 18% is the highest proportion in a decade and a 6% jump on last season.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

They kept their eyes on Rowdy, but made no effort to jump on him.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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