Jump out at Meaning in English
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Definition
If something jumps out at you, it immediately grabs your attention because it is very noticeable. Often used to describe something visually obvious or easy to notice.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom, mostly for talking about things that are immediately noticeable, especially visually (like errors, colors, signs). It can be used with 'you' or another person as the object: 'The mistake jumped out at me.' Not used for things that are only a bit noticeable.
Example Sentences
The bright yellow sign jumped out at me.
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Nothing in the report jumped out at me.
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The mistake jumped out at her right away.
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What really jumped out at me was the color of his shoes.
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If the answer doesn't jump out at you, read the paragraph again.
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Nothing about the menu really jumped out at us, so we left.
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