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 revelation comes after the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a law President Joe Biden signed last spring on national security grounds – even as President-elect Donald Trump and some lawmakers are advocating for an extension on the Sunday deadline. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 How much of a jump can Mbakwe make with a full offseason and spring on offense? —

Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 That would seem to be a natural progression and hopefully a surprise CES 2025 will spring on us. —

Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 31 Dec. 2024 Others have concerns that the bill has been sprung on MPs – hundreds of whom are in their first few months in the job following July’s election – without a thorough impact assessment or time to consider the proposal. —

Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring on