Pounce Upon

B1 8+

Synonyms of pounce upon

Antonyms of pounce upon

Collocations of pounce upon

prey
Frequency: 80 %

The lion pounced upon its prey with lightning speed.

opportunity
Frequency: 70 %

She pounced upon the opportunity to showcase her skills.

chance
Frequency: 65 %

He pounced upon the chance to prove himself in the competition.

idea
Frequency: 60 %

The teacher pounced upon the idea of a class field trip.

moment
Frequency: 50 %

She pounced upon the moment to confess her feelings.

Idiomatic Expressions for pounce upon

  • Phrase: pounce upon a mistake
    Meaning: to quickly point out or criticize someone's error
    Usage: The teacher always pounces upon a mistake in the students' homework to help them learn.