spring into action

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

to suddenly start doing something

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Examples (10)

  • As soon as the fire alarm rang, the firefighters sprang into action.
  • The medical team sprang into action the moment the patient arrived.
  • When she saw the child wander into the street, she immediately sprang into action.
  • Our customer support staff is trained to spring into action at the first sign of a problem.
  • With the project deadline approaching, the entire department sprang into action.
  • The government promised to spring into action to provide disaster relief.
  • Hearing the cry for help, the nearby police officer sprang into action.
  • As the conductor gave the cue, the orchestra sprang into action.
  • We need a plan that allows us to spring into action without any delay.
  • The volunteers are always ready to spring into action wherever they are needed.