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jump at
verb
- intr, preposition to be glad to accept
I would jump at the chance of going
Idioms and Phrases
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]Example Sentences
But while the Dutch forward is enjoying laying down some roots after jet-setting around the continent - he would jump at the chance of exploring Europe with the Cherries next season.
Matthew Browner of Chaminade won the long jump at 22-8.
There’s a three-year time jump at the start of the season.
Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.
He set a school record in the 200 last week, tied the school record in the 100 and won the long jump at the Orange County championships.
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