spring into action Fig. to suddenly begin moving or doing something. As soon as the boss came in the door, everyone sprang into action. Every morning, I jump out of bed and spring into action. See also: action,
The national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies, with their staff and volunteers as first responders, have sprung into action with massive emergency assistance. daccess-ods.un.org 各国红十字会与红新月 会迅速采取行动,提供了大量紧急救灾援助,它们的 工作人员和志愿者是最先作出反应的人。 daccess-...
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2. To move suddenly, especially because of being resilient or moved by a spring: I let the branch spring forward. The door sprang shut. 3. To start doing something suddenly: The firefighters sprang into action. 4. a. To appear or come into being quickly: New businesses are springing up...
3. To start doing something suddenly: The firefighters sprang into action. 4. a. To appear or come into being quickly: New businesses are springing up rapidly. b. To issue or emerge suddenly: A cry sprang from her lips. A thought springs to mind. c. To arise from a source; develop...
spring to/into life/action spring up spring up like mushrooms springes to catch woodcocks springing springtime sprinkle sprinkle (someone or something) with (something) sprinkle on sprinkle onto (someone or something) sprinkle with sprinkling
spring to/into life/action spring up spring up like mushrooms springes to catch woodcocks springing springtime sprinkle sprinkle (someone or something) with (something) sprinkle on sprinkle onto (someone or something) sprinkle with sprinkling
spring to/into life/action spring up spring up like mushrooms springes to catch woodcocks springing springtime sprinkle sprinkle (someone or something) with (something) sprinkle on sprinkle onto (someone or something) sprinkle with sprinkling
2. To leap, dash, or pounce out (of something or some place).The kids sprang out of the house and jumped into their mother's arms the moment she got out of the car.I opened up the door to the disused shed, and a dang raccoon sprang out at me!I've never been one to spring ...
To quickly or abruptly assume a standing position.The kids sprang to their feet the moment I walked in the room, so I knew they were up to something bad.We all sprang to our feet to applaud the amazing performance. See also:feet,spring,to ...