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to jump at
[phrase form: jump]
01
sich auf etw. stürzen, gern annehmen
to eagerly accept an opportunity or offer when it arises
Example
When they suggested a weekend getaway, we both jumped at the idea.
When they offered me a promotion, I jumped at the chance.
He jumped at the offer to work on an exciting new project.
02
hart kritisieren, plötzlich tadeln
to criticize someone suddenly and harshly
Example
The politician jumped at the journalist for asking a difficult question.
The customer jumped at the waiter for bringing the wrong food.
The teacher jumped at the student for not doing their homework.
Beispiel
When they suggested a weekend getaway, we both jumped at the idea.
When they offered me a promotion, I jumped at the chance.
He jumped at the offer to work on an exciting new project.
She would jump at the opportunity to travel around the world.
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