jump at

verb

1. intr, preposition to be glad to accept

   I would jump at the chance of going

Idioms and Phrases

Also, jump at the chance ; jump at the bait . Take prompt advantage of, respond quickly to an opportunity. For example, When Dad said he'd help pay for my vacation, I jumped at the offer , or When the lead singer became ill, Sheila jumped at the chance to replace her , or They offered a large reward, hoping that someone would jump at the bait . [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

But if someone approached him to star opposite Meryl Streep right now, he’d jump at the opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times

The kids jump at every ‘boom’.”

From BBC

Home sales will "jump" at the beginning of next year as people try to buy before the rise in stamp duty, one of the UK's biggest lenders has predicted.

From BBC

“However, if they are given the opportunity to quickly settle and prevent their name from ever being announced publicly, many of them will jump at that opportunity.”

From Los Angeles Times

The slope of decline is steeper than a ski jump at the Sochi Olympics.

From Salon