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On the jump

prep_phrase, slang

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  1. 1
    In a hurry. Canada, US, informal

    "Come on the jump. Bring the needful for first aid. It's a rifle shot through the lungs or heart or both."

  2. 2
    Very busy; fully engaged in energetic activity; on the go. Canada, US, dated, informal

    "My cavalry is on the jump all the time and in every direction, as you know from having seen several detachments, and I will do my utmost to carry out orders and wishes of the authorities."

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