seizing upon
Latching onto eagerly
Seizing upon means to grab hold of something eagerly or opportunistically—usually an idea, opportunity, or piece of information rather than a physical object.
Someone seizes upon a comment to make a point, or seizes upon a chance to advance their position: Critics seized upon the gaffe as proof of his incompetence.
The phrase suggests quick, sometimes aggressive exploitation of whatever presents itself.
Holding tightly onto
- grippingHolding attention completely
- snatchingSeizing quickly, abruptly
- grabbingTaking hold suddenly
- catchingAble to be transmitted
latching onto · clasping · clenching · holding · fastening · securing · hooking · wrestling
Using selfishly for benefit
- leveragingUsing for maximum effect
- taking advantageBenefiting from circumstances
- jumping onLeaping onto a surface
- recognizingPerceiving as known
latching onto · spotting · identifying · detecting · noticing · perceiving · discerning · acting on
Holding warmly, willingly accepting
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- jumping atAccepting with enthusiasm
- leaping atJumping suddenly toward
- relishingEnjoying with keen appreciation
savoring · enthusiasm · anticipation · avidity · keenness · zeal · fervor · excitement
Progressively targeting something specific
- homing inApproaching a target precisely
- harping onObsessively revisiting one topic
- emphasizingGiving special importance to
- highlightingEmphasizing key parts
targeting · pinpointing · isolating · singling out · picking up on · amplifying · magnifying · scrutinizing
clutching
Holding tightly onto
latching onto · catching · clasping · clenching · holding · fastening · securing · hooking · wrestling · grappling
exploiting
Using selfishly for benefit
- leveragingUsing for maximum effect
- taking advantageBenefiting from circumstances
- jumping onLeaping onto a surface
latching onto · recognizing · spotting · identifying · detecting · noticing · perceiving · discerning · acting on · pursuing
embracing
Holding warmly, willingly accepting
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- jumping atAccepting with enthusiasm
- leaping atJumping suddenly toward
relishing · savoring · enthusiasm · anticipation · avidity · keenness · zeal · fervor · excitement · impatience
zeroing in
Progressively targeting something specific
- homing inApproaching a target precisely
- harping onObsessively revisiting one topic
- emphasizingGiving special importance to
highlighting · targeting · pinpointing · isolating · singling out · picking up on · amplifying · magnifying · scrutinizing · dissecting
seizing uponletting slip
Accidentally revealing something
missing · neglecting · passing up · leaving alone · letting go
seizing uponignoring
Deliberately not noticing
overlooking · disregarding · dismissing · brushing aside · glossing over
seizing uponhesitating
Pausing with doubt
wavering · dithering · vacillating · holding back · procrastinating
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