spring on
phrasal verb
sprang on or sprung on; sprung on; springing on; springs on
: to surprise (someone) with (something, such as a request or announcement)
You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just springing it on them suddenly.
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Listen to this article Each spring on Falkner Island, which sits about three miles off the coast of Guilford, hundreds of roseate terns flock to the uninhabited five-acre island to breed and nest during the warm summer months before heading south again to migrate.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
With spring on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to refresh your travel capsule wardrobe.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
The junior goalkeeper will certainly do her best to go on another run this spring on the soccer field.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Marcelo Mayer might be starting the season in Triple-A, but the top prospect is finishing up his banner spring on a high note.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
With spring on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to refresh your travel capsule wardrobe.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
The junior goalkeeper will certainly do her best to go on another run this spring on the soccer field.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Marcelo Mayer might be starting the season in Triple-A, but the top prospect is finishing up his banner spring on a high note.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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