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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An asparagus salad with dehydrated strawberries was spring on a plate, and moules frites, with the best fries in the Twin Cities (maybe the world?
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
But with the first day of spring on Thursday, March 20, longer days are just ahead.
—Daniel Schrager, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
The line will be available for sale this spring on asever.com in the U.S., and viewers saw Meghan frequently reach for the flower sprinkles when preparing sweets and treats in the With Love series.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, the second season of Tracker debuted on October 13, 2024, while the first season premiered in the spring on February 11, 2024, following Super Bowl LVIII.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
But with the first day of spring on Thursday, March 20, longer days are just ahead.
—Daniel Schrager, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
The line will be available for sale this spring on asever.com in the U.S., and viewers saw Meghan frequently reach for the flower sprinkles when preparing sweets and treats in the With Love series.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, the second season of Tracker debuted on October 13, 2024, while the first season premiered in the spring on February 11, 2024, following Super Bowl LVIII.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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