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.

Examples of spring on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Browse the best top-handle bags ahead, and start spring on a trendy beat. —Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 5 Mar. 2024

Soneva Secret Soneva Secret opened this spring on one of just four islands in the remote western Makunudhoo Atoll, so touching down at this ultra-luxe new resort already feels far-flung. —Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024

Former Cadillac plant rehab Near the northern edge of Midtown, work began this spring on a residential conversion of 450 Amsterdam into 90 apartments. —Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2024

The larger of the two settlements — $400,000 — stems from a case filed last spring on behalf of Scott Peters. —Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024