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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The new film from Jesse Armstrong will premiere this spring on Max.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Season 5 is set to launch in the spring on ITV and STV in Scotland, with Season 6 guest stars and writers announced closer to filming.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Production is set to start this spring on the East Coast.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Set to take place this spring on through the summer, the duo’s run of shows includes support from Hermanos Gutiérrez and the Heavy Heavy.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Season 5 is set to launch in the spring on ITV and STV in Scotland, with Season 6 guest stars and writers announced closer to filming.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Production is set to start this spring on the East Coast.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Set to take place this spring on through the summer, the duo’s run of shows includes support from Hermanos Gutiérrez and the Heavy Heavy.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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