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pounce on

Verb

  1. 1

    pounce on

    To approach suddenly in a fierce manner.

    Korean definition: 갑자기 세차게 다가가다.

    • People pounced on the criminal and caught him as he ran away.

    • The kids pounced on the table and devoured three pizzas in no time.

  2. 2

    throw oneself

    To run out suddenly and fling oneself at another person.

    Korean definition: 갑자기 달려나와 안기거나 매달리다.

    • As soon as the child saw his dad, he threw himself into his arms.

    • When I got home from work, my wife threw herself at me.

  3. 3

    go at

    To do something in an active manner.

    Korean definition: 적극적으로 일을 하다.

    • To finish the work quickly, all the staff pitched in and moved the boxes outside.

    • If everyone gets stuck into the work, a job that would take a week can be finished in three days.