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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group shares jump on a report of a potential acquisition by Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Tanner Rohnke, a 29-year-old web developer in Fort Collins, Colo., wasn’t ready to move on from his 1998 Jeep Wrangler last fall, so he didn’t jump on the $7,500 credit before it expired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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

All three of the men jump on their horses and ride off, kicking up a generous cloud of dust as they go.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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