Example sentences of "jump at the [noun sg] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Who would n't jump at the chance of spending a free six months in the Southern Hemisphere , flights paid , car provided and all for a few afternoons coaching ? |
| 2 | I assumed McIllvanney had sent a message to Massachusetts asking Sammy to telephone as soon as he reached port , and I was certain that Sammy would jump at the chance of three months ' extra salary , and if he did then Ellen and Thessy would similarly earn their small fortunes . |
| 3 | Sammy Meredith will jump at the chance of three months ’ work . |
| 4 | Of course he 'd jump at the chance of wearing the most famous shirt in the Premier Division . |
| 5 | She did not add , He would jump at the chance of someone filling that post , so that he would n't be asked to take the children off Rose 's hands until she is once more fixed up with someone who could manage her unruly crowd , as well as herself and the house . |
| 6 | I would certainly jump at the chance of a career in football . |
| 7 | ‘ I mean , here you are , carrying around a box full of gold , do n't you think anyone in their right minds would jump at the chance of pinching it ? ’ |
| 8 | I should think they 'd jump at the chance of some pocket money . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ I would jump at the chance of a move because it would be big step in my own career at 20 , and a financial boost for Bangor . |
| 10 | ‘ That I 'd jump at the chance of marrying you . |
| 11 | There were several youngsters in the chorus playing understudies who would jump at the chance of having a stab at Sonja . |
| 12 | They would assume , as I had until this last holiday , that Margaret was a widow from lack of opportunity , not choice , and must surely jump at the prospect of Red as a husband . |