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Definition of spring into action

spring into action

  • to quickly start performing necessary activities.
    The firefighters sprang into action.
    My dad Sprang into action.

    Last edited on Apr 15 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 18 2010.

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