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jump on

British  

verb

  1. informal (intr, preposition) to reprimand or attack suddenly and forcefully

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jump on Idioms  

  1. see jump all over someone.

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At the turn of the millennium, private investments in technology soared and crashed alongside stocks, wiping out investors who jumped on the bandwagon at the wrong time.

From The Wall Street Journal

In protest, he jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and beat a hasty retreat, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC

Oil futures jumped on Friday after nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva ended with no concrete agreements.

From MarketWatch

Fashion brands have jumped on the trend, offering loungewear styles that can work in a variety of settings.

From MarketWatch

Fashion brands have jumped on the trend, offering loungewear styles that can work in a variety of settings.

From MarketWatch

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