spring into action
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To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly. Firefighters need to be able to spring into action at a moment's notice. If any movement is detected once this sensor is activated, the building's security measures will spring into action.
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spring into action
Fig. to suddenly begin moving or doing something. As soon as the boss came in the door, everyone sprang into action. Every morning, I jump out of bed and spring into action.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
spring to/into ˈlife/ˈaction
(of a person or thing) suddenly become active or start to work: As soon as he heard the alarm bell, he sprang into action. ♢ This machine will spring into life at the touch of a button.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017