When the wolf was close enough, the fox sprang into action.

Meaning: As soon as the wolf was sufficiently close, the fox swiftly moved.

Choice of Words: Sprang means to move suddenly and quickly. Action is the process of doing or performing something.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The cat sprang into action.
• Whistle blew, players sprang into action.
• The stars seemed close enough to touch.
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• The clever fox tricked the sly wolf into a trap.
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• The fox tricked the wolf into a trap.
• Fox tricked wolf into trap.
• Fox led wolf into trap.