SEIZE ON / UPON STH


Meaning of SEIZE ON / UPON STH in English

to suddenly show a lot of interest in sth, especially because you can use it to your advantage

SYN pounce on / upon :

The rumours were eagerly seized upon by the local press.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.