jump up
This page is about the phrasal verb jump up
Meaning
If you jump up, you stand up quickly.
Synonym
leap up
For example
- jump up We were all sitting on the ground having a chat when Sam jumped up and started hopping around on one leg. An ant had bitten him on the toe!
- jump up When the phone rang I jumped up to answer it, but I suddenly felt dizzy as the blood ran from my head.
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