Spring into action
phrase
To start moving or doing something quickly and energetically.
When the fire alarm went off, the firefighters sprung into action.
Often appears as...
- hear and spring into action
- immediately spring into action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To react quickly to an event or situation.
At the first sign of trouble, the security guards sprang into action.
Often appears as...
- react and spring into action
- spring into action after
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To start moving or doing something quickly and energetically.
When the fire alarm went off, the firefighters sprung into action.
Often appears as...
- hear and spring into action
- immediately spring into action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To react quickly to an event or situation.
At the first sign of trouble, the security guards sprang into action.
Often appears as...
- react and spring into action
- spring into action after
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Urgency
Used when someone takes quick action after being idle or not initially involved.
The paramedics were on break, but they sprang into action when the call came.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Response
Implies a burst of energy or enthusiasm while responding.
Seeing the child about to fall, the teacher sprang into action to catch them.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Leap
Figurative language, not always a physical jump, but a quick start in doing something.
She sprang into action organizing the fundraiser when she heard about the crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Urgency
Used when someone takes quick action after being idle or not initially involved.
The paramedics were on break, but they sprang into action when the call came.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Response
Implies a burst of energy or enthusiasm while responding.
Seeing the child about to fall, the teacher sprang into action to catch them.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Leap
Figurative language, not always a physical jump, but a quick start in doing something.
She sprang into action organizing the fundraiser when she heard about the crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Urgency
Used when someone takes quick action after being idle or not initially involved.
The paramedics were on break, but they sprang into action when the call came.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Response
Implies a burst of energy or enthusiasm while responding.
Seeing the child about to fall, the teacher sprang into action to catch them.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Leap
Figurative language, not always a physical jump, but a quick start in doing something.
She sprang into action organizing the fundraiser when she heard about the crisis.
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