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Idiom SPRING (SOMETHING) ON (SOMEONE)
Definition to surprise someone with something
Examples
  1. Grace thought she had done well on the test, so it came as a shock when she discovered that she’d failed. The teacher sprang it on her very suddenly.
  2. You have to prepare Mark for surprises or bad news that he’s not expecting. Don’t spring anything on him.
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Synonym: knock/throw (someone) for a loop
Extra Info

The expression is usually used to describe surprising someone with some unexpected news.
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