jump at
phrasal verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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Many professionals would jump at the idea of helming a billion-dollar company—after all, the top job comes with power, prestige, and a sizable pay bump.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
This not-so-little Twihard jumped at the chance to rectify my preteen FOMO.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Allure editors are jumping at the chance to shop these early deals.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Walt Disney World’s theme parks posted mixed results over the same period, from a 5% dip at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to an impressive 21% jump at EPCOT.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
This not-so-little Twihard jumped at the chance to rectify my preteen FOMO.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Allure editors are jumping at the chance to shop these early deals.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Walt Disney World’s theme parks posted mixed results over the same period, from a 5% dip at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to an impressive 21% jump at EPCOT.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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