Spring to life Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To suddenly become lively, energetic, or active. Often describes something or someone that was quiet or inactive before.
Uso & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English, often for events, machines, crowds, or people. Used figuratively, not for literal movement. Collocations: 'room sprang to life', 'engine sprang to life'. More vivid than simply 'start'. Usually in past tense forms like 'sprang' or 'springs to life'.
Frases de Exemplo
The old radio suddenly sprang to life when I turned the dial.
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The town springs to life every summer during the festival.
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The engine sprang to life with a loud noise.
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Suddenly, the quiet park sprang to life as families arrived with kids and dogs.
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When the music started, the whole room sprang to life and everyone began dancing.
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The computer wouldn’t turn on at first, but after a few tries it finally sprang to life.
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