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Synonyms

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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But while the remarks from the two leaders provided hope for an end to the month-long crisis, crude prices jumped on lingering worries about the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's

“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

Did you jump on presale tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals months ago?

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

Puig Brands’ shares jumped on Tuesday after merger talks were confirmed.

From Barron's

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