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 film, an unconventional pseudo biopic that has confused and/or enraged some early viewers, will be released theatrically in the U.S. by Utopia and in the spring on streaming platforms through Mubi. —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024 Players, coaches, front office members and all involved in baseball operations for every MLB team go through a one-day session each spring on diversity, equity and inclusion. —

Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024 Milwaukee saw its third warmest and third rainiest spring on record, according to the NWS' final totals from the past three months. —

Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 2 June 2024 The new episodes of the home renovation series, hosted by Ellen Bennett, will premiere in the spring on Tastemade’s streaming channel. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring on