n.
1.the season of growth
2.a natural flow of ground water
3.a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
4.a light springing movement upwards or forwards
5.the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
6.a point at which water issues forth spring v.
1.move forward by leaps and bounds
2.develop into a distinctive entity
3.spring back
4.produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
5.develop suddenly
6.produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
Idiom of the Day
go over like a lead balloon
to fail, to do badly
My idea for shorter working hours went over like a lead balloon at the meeting.