seize on
phrasal verbseize on/upon something
- to suddenly show a lot of interest in something, especially because you can use it to your advantage synonym pounce on/upon
- The rumours were eagerly seized upon by the local press.
- Peter seized on her last comment.
- He was quick to seize on this idea.
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