spring something on
Example Sentences
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“We’re not going to give Russia the opportunity to conduct a surprise here, to spring something on Ukraine or the world,” Sullivan said.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2022
“Fundamentally, our view is we’re not going to give Russia the opportunity to conduct a surprise here, to spring something on Ukraine or the world,” he said.
From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2022
Look out sharp, that these lads don't spring something on you, Jake.
From Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power by Roosevelt, Wyn
"The game is to spring something on Miss Vee better'n what the others put over, is it?" says I. "Precisely," says Eulalia, allowin' two of the young gents to help her on with her wraps.
From On With Torchy by Lincoln, Foster
She was going to spring something on him, he was sure.
From Command by McFee, William
