spring on

phrasal 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.

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White and the cast of 23 other returning players will vie for a $1 million prize on the anniversary show premiering next spring on CBS and Paramount+. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2025 There’s something magical about spring on the farm. Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025 Ignoring early analytics on engagement, hoping passion will fix poor strategy—a trap sprung on more than a few NFT platforms and Web3 experiments as the market cooled. Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025 May Farm Fest Celebrate spring on the farm with baby animal interactions, touch-a-tractor, craft vendors, dino buddies' reptile encounter and fun activities for all ages. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spring on

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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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