Pounce upon

verb

To quickly and eagerly go towards something to gain, use or take advantage of it.

As soon as the sale started, the eager shoppers pounced upon the discounted items.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To quickly and eagerly go towards something to gain, use or take advantage of it.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon an opportunity
  • pounce upon a deal
verb

To attack someone suddenly and quickly.

The lion pounced upon its prey.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To attack someone suddenly and quickly.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon the enemy
  • pounce upon the intruder
verb

To criticize or question something or someone sharply and promptly.

The journalist pounced upon the politician's controversial statement.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To criticize or question something or someone sharply and promptly.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon a mistake
  • pounce upon a falsehood
verb

To quickly and eagerly go towards something to gain, use or take advantage of it.

As soon as the sale started, the eager shoppers pounced upon the discounted items.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To quickly and eagerly go towards something to gain, use or take advantage of it.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon an opportunity
  • pounce upon a deal
verb

To attack someone suddenly and quickly.

The lion pounced upon its prey.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To attack someone suddenly and quickly.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon the enemy
  • pounce upon the intruder
verb

To criticize or question something or someone sharply and promptly.

The journalist pounced upon the politician's controversial statement.
Visual representation of "pounce upon" - To criticize or question something or someone sharply and promptly.

Often appears as...

  • pounce upon a mistake
  • pounce upon a falsehood
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "pounce upon"
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Eagerness Implied

Indicates someone being quick and eager to take an opportunity, often showing excitement or enthusiasm.

Illustration for Eagerness Implied
He pounced upon the chance to travel abroad.
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Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to describe taking action on non-physical opportunities.

Illustration for Figurative Use
She pounced upon the job opening.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Eagerness Implied

Indicates someone being quick and eager to take an opportunity, often showing excitement or enthusiasm.

Illustration for Eagerness Implied
He pounced upon the chance to travel abroad.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to describe taking action on non-physical opportunities.

Illustration for Figurative Use
She pounced upon the job opening.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Eagerness Implied

Indicates someone being quick and eager to take an opportunity, often showing excitement or enthusiasm.

Illustration for Eagerness Implied
He pounced upon the chance to travel abroad.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to describe taking action on non-physical opportunities.

Illustration for Figurative Use
She pounced upon the job opening.
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