jump out at
phrasal verb
jumped out at; jumping out at; jumps out at
Definition 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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“Jump out at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20out%20at. Accessed 23 Jul. 2021.
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