Definition of spring into/to action/life
: to become suddenly very active and energetic
They sprang into action as soon as they received their orders. The crowd sprang to life after the first goal was scored.
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“Spring into/to action/life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20into%2Fto%20action%2Flife. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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