jump at

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to be glad to accept

   I would jump at the chance of going

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jump at Idioms  

1. Also, jump at the chance; jump at the bait. Take prompt advantage of, respond quickly to an opportunity. For example, When Dad said he'd help pay for my vacation, I jumped at the offer, or When the lead singer became ill, Sheila jumped at the chance to replace her, or They offered a large reward, hoping that someone would jump at the bait. [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

Rising up from poverty isn’t easy, but the workers who pull it off are often open to change, persistent and jump at unconventional opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is every indication he would jump at a return to north London after he was sacked by former chairman Daniel Levy only five months after losing to Liverpool in Madrid.

From BBC

The Americans who make it are open to change, persistent and jump at unconventional opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Jessica’s sister,” Mr. Feeney said, leaning over the table almost as if he was going to jump at me.

From Literature

Were those experiences so bad that you felt you just had to jump at a job that came your way?!

From BBC