pounce on
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pounce on
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. saltar sobre
The kids pounced on the candy that fell out of the piñata.Los niños saltaron sobre los dulces que cayeron de la piñata.
c. abalanzarse sobre
The cat quickly pounced on the toy.El gato rápidamente se abalanzó sobre el juguete.
2. (figurative) (to attack)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. saltar sobre
Journalists pounced on the senator for his controversial remarks.Los periodistas saltaron sobre el senador por sus comentarios controversiales.
3. (figurative) (to seize)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. aprovechar
This job is a great opportunity. If I were you, I'd pounce on it.Este trabajo es una gran oportunidad. Si yo fuera tú, lo aprovecharía.
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