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Difference between Jump at something and Jump on something

jump at somethingaccept an offer, opportunity, etc. eagerly as soon as it has become available:

  • When I raised this prospect with her, she jumped at the idea.

jump on something—(also: jump all over something) reprove or criticize smth. severely:

  • Critics jumped on the 1998 release of the instruction manual for priesthood.