- o have a spring in someone's step — быть счастливым и энергичным, в приподнятом настроении
She's definitely got a spring in her step since she started her new job.
to spring-clean — делать генеральную уборку, наводить порядок
I've been spring-cleaning all day.
to spring something on someone — удивить кого-то
I want to spring the news on him tomorrow.
to spring to mind — приходить на ум
I just used the first excuse which sprang to mind.
to spring to one’s defence — броситься на защиту
Girl was attacked and two men sprang to her defense.
to spring to life — пробудиться, начать активно действовать
'm one of those people who springs to life when my alarm goes off.
to spring a leak — прохудиться
The tire is flat again — it must have sprung a leak.
to spring back — восстановиться
It took her more than a week to spring back after her illness.
