Multiple Meanings
Spring Idioms
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Spring

a season

a sudden jump upward or forward

a metal coil 

a place where water or oil wells up from an underground source

100

A lifeguard has to spring into action when she sees someone struggling in the water.

to quickly start moving or working

200

Bright

filled with light

clever or smart

200

Ryan’s no spring chicken but he can still run as fast as people half his age.

they are not young anymore

300

Season

to add spices or herbs

a time of year lasting 3 months

a time for a certain sport


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We could tell she got hired for the new job because she walked out of the office with in spring in her step.

the way someone walks when they are full of energy and happy (usually shows they feel good)

400

Shower

brief and light rainfall

a place/way to bathe while standing up 

party at which presents are given to someone who is about to marry or have a baby

400

A good leader keeps employees informed of decisions along the way and doesn’t just spring it on them suddenly.

to share news or make an announcement without any warning or context

500

Bed

a piece of furniture for sleeping

a patch of ground used for plants

500

Say the word ‘Paris’ and visions of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe spring to mind.

to immediately think of someone or something

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