make sb jump

Frequency: 7.916.0 per million words

To cause someone to make a sudden movement from surprise.

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden noise made her jump.
  • His unexpected appearance made me jump with surprise.
  • A creaking floorboard can often make someone jump in a quiet house.
  • The scary movie made the whole audience jump at that scene.
  • Don't sneak up on people, you'll make them jump!
  • The loud thunderclap made the baby jump in its sleep.
  • She deliberately hid behind the door to make him jump.
  • I didn't mean to make you jump, I thought you heard me.
  • A sudden tap on the shoulder made my colleague jump.
  • The alarm clock suddenly going off made everyone jump out of their seats.