jump on someone

jump on someone
*the jump on someone
1. a chance to do something before someone else. (*Typically: get \jump on someone; have \jump on someone; give someone \jump on someone.) •

Each reporter is trying to get the jump on the others with the story about the earthquake.

Kelly finally got the jump on Sam.

; 2. jump all over someone

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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