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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Former Cadillac plant rehab Near the northern edge of Midtown, work began this spring on a residential conversion of 450 Amsterdam into 90 apartments.
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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
Most lawn grass species flower in late spring on stems taller than the standard lawn height.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
This summer's rain comes after Milwaukee's third-wettest spring on record earlier this year.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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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
Most lawn grass species flower in late spring on stems taller than the standard lawn height.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
This summer's rain comes after Milwaukee's third-wettest spring on record earlier this year.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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