I had never done anything like this before, but I just jumped in with both feet and learned it in no time.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
jump in with both feet — to become involved in something quickly and completely. When she decides to get involved, she jumps in with both feet. Related vocabulary: jump in … New idioms dictionary
jump in with both feet — become totally involved, go whole hog Ken gets involved in his work. He jumps in with both feet … English idioms
jump in with both feet — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. plunge in, throw oneself into, rush in, be impetuous; see begin 1 , hurry 1 … English dictionary for students
jump in with both feet — get started enthusiastically … Useful english dictionary
jump — [jump] vi. [< ?] 1. to move oneself suddenly from the ground, etc. by using the leg muscles; leap; spring 2. to be moved with a jerk; bob; bounce 3. to parachute from an aircraft 4. to move, act, or react energetically or eagerly: often with… … English World dictionary
jump — jump1 [ dʒʌmp ] verb *** ▸ 1 move off ground ▸ 2 move because of shock ▸ 3 increase very quickly ▸ 4 move between ideas etc. ▸ 5 do something when told to ▸ 6 attack ▸ 7 not work smoothly ▸ 8 start car ▸ 9 (try to) have sex with ▸ + PHRASES 1. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
jump in — phrasal verb [intransitive] Word forms jump in : present tense I/you/we/they jump in he/she/it jumps in present participle jumping in past tense jumped in past participle jumped in 1) to become involved in a situation very quickly Onlookers… … English dictionary
jump in — to become involved in something very quickly. I made a big mistake when I jumped in the middle of the discussion. Related vocabulary: jump in with both feet … New idioms dictionary
Jump rope — A jump rope, skipping rope, or skip rope is the primary tool used in the game of skipping played by children and many young adults, where one or more participants jump over a rope swung so that it passes under their feet and over their heads.… … Wikipedia
jump — jumpable, adj. jumpingly, adv. /jump/, v.i. 1. to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window. 2. to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered … Universalium
jump — I. verb Etymology: probably akin to Low German gumpen to jump Date: 1530 intransitive verb 1. a. to spring into the air ; leap; especially to spring free from the ground or other base by the muscular action of feet and legs b. to move suddenly or … New Collegiate Dictionary
