spring on

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.

Examples of spring on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rancher Jay Fetcher said that with climate change, the snow is melting much earlier in the spring on his high-elevation pastures. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

My son was born on the 71st day of spring on the fifth floor of a hospital in a city with a history of burning. — Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Dogs were showing up at the vet as early as spring on days most people wouldn’t think twice about heading outside. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Chicago sees wettest start to spring on record The Windy City kicked off spring with record-breaking rainfall, according to CBS News. — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for spring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon