jumped at
Grabbed without hesitation
To jump at something is to accept it eagerly and without hesitation: She jumped at the chance to study abroad, He jumped at the job offer.
The image is of seizing an opportunity before it escapes.
- grabSeize abruptly
- pounceSudden attack leap
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- leapSudden springing movement
- springRecoiling metal spiral
bound · snatch · willingness · snap · enthusiasm · eagerness · without hesitation · opportunity · golden opportunity · once in a lifetime · embraced · open arms · said yes · dart · readiness · lunge · chance · excitement