spring out
Leap into view
Spring out means to emerge suddenly or unexpectedly from a concealed or enclosed position.
Someone might spring out from behind a door to surprise you, or a jack-in-the-box springs out when the lid opens.
The phrase emphasizes the abruptness and often startling nature of the emergence.
A cat sprang out from under the porch.
Details of the scandal kept springing out in the press.
Become perceptible to sight
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- materializeBecome physically present
- ariseCome into being
- pop upAppear abruptly, unexpectedly
come forth · burst forth · issue · emerge · reveal · manifest · unfold · develop
Sudden attack leap
- lungeSudden forward movement
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
jolt · catch off guard · burst forth · bound · vault · jack-in-the-box · scare · frighten
appear
Become perceptible to sight
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- materializeBecome physically present
- ariseCome into being
pop up · come forth · burst forth · issue · emerge · reveal · manifest · unfold · develop · blossom
pounce
Sudden attack leap
- lungeSudden forward movement
- surpriseUnexpected event causing astonishment
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
shock · jolt · catch off guard · burst forth · bound · vault · jack-in-the-box · scare · frighten · spook
bolt
Threaded rod for nuts
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- break freeEscape from confinement
- liberateSet free from captivity
extricate · release · escape · erupt · evacuate · get away · catapult · propel
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