jumps at
Grabs 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 offer before they could change their minds.
The phrase suggests seizing an opportunity the moment it appears, like physically leaping toward something desirable.
- seizesTakes by force
- pouncesLeaps to attack
- startlesShocks with surprise
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- eager beaverOverly enthusiastic person
says yes · flinches · leaps · opportunity · golden opportunity · grabs · chance · takes the bait
eagerness to accept opportunities
jumps atshies away from
Deliberately evades or retreats
turns down · passes on · declines · avoids · refuses