jump into action

idiom

: to act immediately
They jumped into action.

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How did The Night Agent season 1 end? In the season 1 finale of The Night Agent, Peter and Rose jump into action to stop Vice President Redfield and Wick’s plot to assassinate President Travers at Camp David. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 After discovering an international scheme to shift global power into the wrong hands, Wilson must jump into action to stop it. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 As Cross and his partner, Detective John Sampson, jump into action, a chilling realization dawns upon him: this is no ordinary crime. Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 15 Nov. 2024 The 10 best medical shows ever Bailey and her interns jump into action. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jump into action 

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“Jump into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20into%20action. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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