spring on

verb

sprang on or sprung on; sprung on; springing on; springs on

: to surprise (someone) with (something, such as a request or announcement)

You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just springing it on them suddenly.

Examples of spring on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By average temperature, this is the third-warmest start to spring on record. —Ron Smiley, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Now, as spring has sprung on the Connecticut shoreline, yellow, red and white tulips tucked inside red, yellow and orange rain boots, along with gigantic orange and pink peonies, have sprouted in the 8-foot plate glass windows at Lily’s, 8 Post Office Square. —Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026

From strappy sandals and Mary Janes to comfortable sneakers for women, here are the best new shoes for spring on Amazon, starting at just $24. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026

Chicago is now experiencing its second-wettest spring on record and its rainiest April since 2013, according to the University of Illinois State Water Survey. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for spring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon