Suddenly, the net sprang up, trapping the fish.

Meaning: Without warning, the tool for catching fish moved quickly upwards and held the fish so they could not escape.

Choice of Words: Suddenly means happening quickly and unexpectedly. Sprang means to move or jump suddenly and quickly. Up means to a higher position. Trapping means to catch and hold someone or something so that they cannot escape.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Spiders spun webs, trapping insects for food.
• Streets flooded quickly, trapping cars and people.
• The cat sprang into action.
• When the wolf was close enough, the fox sprang into action.
• Time resumed its march, and the world sprang back to life.
• The cat sprang onto the windowsill.
• Imagination ignited, creativity flowed, worlds sprang to life.
• The cat sprang forward and caught the mouse.
• Whistle blew, players sprang into action.
• Cat sprang forward, catching mouse.