spring for

spring for (something)

1. To pay for something expensive, especially as a treat for oneself or someone else. I decided to spring for the new video game as a reward to myself for doing so well on my exam. Janet is springing for a trip to Disney World for her family this summer.

2. To leap, dash, or dart toward something. I sprang for the door so that my wife wouldn't see the gift I was having delivered. The cat keeps springing for the dangling cord used to draw the blinds.

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spring for something

 and bounce for something

Sl. to treat someone by buying something. I'm bouncing for pizza. Any takers? Ralph sprang for drinks, and we all had a great time.

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spring for

Pay another's expenses, treat, as in I'll spring for the dinner this time. [Slang; c. 1900]

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spring for

v.

To pay for something: My boss offered to spring for lunch.

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