Phrase guide

spring into action

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tarttua toimeen — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
  • French: passer à l'action — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
  • Italian: passare all'azione — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
  • Māori: arawhiti — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
  • Polish: wkraczać do akcji — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
  • Polish: wkroczyć do akcji — begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.