How to Pronounce "jump at the opportunity"
expression
JUMP-at-thuh-AH-per-TOO-nuh-tee
JUMP-at-thuh-op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee
Definition
To accept an opportunity quickly and eagerly, without hesitation. It means being ready to take advantage of a good chance as soon as it appears.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɑpɝˈtunəti
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɒpətjˈuːnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-at-thuh-AH-per-TOO-nuh-tee
UK
JUMP-at-thuh-op-uh-TYOO-ni-tee
Listen in Context
If I get a job offer in Paris, I will jump at the opportunity.
She didn't hesitate to jump at the opportunity to travel abroad.
Many students would jump at the opportunity to study here.
I knew the position wouldn't last long, so I jumped at the opportunity when they called.