Pounce on
verb
To quickly and suddenly attack or seize an opportunity.
The cat pounced on the mouse.
Often appears as...
- pounce on the opportunity
- pounce on the prey
verb
To criticize or confront someone suddenly or eagerly, especially for mistakes or faults.
The media pounced on the politician's controversial statement.
Often appears as...
- pounce on a mistake
- pounce on a statement
verb
To quickly and suddenly attack or seize an opportunity.
The cat pounced on the mouse.
Often appears as...
- pounce on the opportunity
- pounce on the prey
verb
To criticize or confront someone suddenly or eagerly, especially for mistakes or faults.
The media pounced on the politician's controversial statement.
Often appears as...
- pounce on a mistake
- pounce on a statement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Swift Action
It often suggests quick, decisive movement or the initiation of an action without hesitation.
She pounced on the chance to lead the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Aggressive Undertone
Can imply an element of aggression or competitiveness, like a predator hunting.
Once the debate started, he pounced on every weak argument.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical or Metaphorical
Used for both physical attacks of animals and metaphorical 'attacks' like seizing opportunities.
Investors pounced on the new tech stocks.
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