jump out at
phrasal verbDefinition of jump out at
1 : to suddenly come at (someone) from a hiding place The hidden assailant jumped out at them.
2 : to immediately get the attention of (someone) The sculpture jumps out at you when you enter the house. I checked for errors, but nothing jumped out at me.
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