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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Plus, with spring on the way, so many faux-leopard layers are more affordable than ever.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Production is slated to begin shooting this spring on Venice Beach and on the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Adam has been throwing off a mound since early December and, with Padres pitchers and catchers set for their first official workout of spring on Wednesday morning, is now throwing full-go bullpen sessions.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered the same injury last spring on March 24.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Production is slated to begin shooting this spring on Venice Beach and on the Fox Studio Lot in Century City.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Adam has been throwing off a mound since early December and, with Padres pitchers and catchers set for their first official workout of spring on Wednesday morning, is now throwing full-go bullpen sessions.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered the same injury last spring on March 24.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Spring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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