jump at
phrasal verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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The cost of individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act could jump at least 15% for the 2026 benefit year thanks in part to policies pushed by the Republican Congress and the Donald Trump White House, according to a new analysis.
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Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Expenses also jumped at the league level, including the charter flight plan that costs $25 million per year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
When Ingrid offers Maggie an alluring prospect — $3 million for Maggie to join her in a series of experimental medical sessions that turn back time — Maggie jumps at the chance.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 16 July 2025
When the age to enter the American Ninja Warrior was lowered to 15, the teen jumped at the opportunity.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Expenses also jumped at the league level, including the charter flight plan that costs $25 million per year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 July 2025
When Ingrid offers Maggie an alluring prospect — $3 million for Maggie to join her in a series of experimental medical sessions that turn back time — Maggie jumps at the chance.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 16 July 2025
When the age to enter the American Ninja Warrior was lowered to 15, the teen jumped at the opportunity.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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