How to Pronounce "the jump on"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
thuh JUMP-on, thuh JUMP-awn, thee JUMP-on, thee JUMP-awn
ðə, ði/ /dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈɒn
thuh JUMP-on, thee JUMP-on
Definition
To get an advantage over someone, often by acting before them or being quicker.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ðə, ði/ /dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh JUMP-on, thuh JUMP-awn, thee JUMP-on, thee JUMP-awn
UK
thuh JUMP-on, thee JUMP-on
Listen in Context
We got the jump on the other team by starting early.
She always tries to get the jump on her classmates in class discussions.
If you finish your homework now, you’ll have the jump on tomorrow.
He’s got the jump on everyone when it comes to tech trends.