February 5, 2012

Phrasal Verb: jump at

jumping dog

If you jump at something you enthusiastically accept the opportunity to do or have something.

Examples of use:
She jumped at the chance to go on a business trip to Australia.

I would jump at the opportunity to play the leading role in that new musical.

Image of jumping dog by mylerdude

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