1 A2 neutral
To enter a place with energy by bouncing or jumping into it.
"The puppy bounced into the puddle, splashing water everywhere."
bounce into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To move energetically into something, or to pressure someone into doing something quickly.
In plain English
To push or trick someone into doing something before they have time to think about it.
What does "bounce into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To pressure or maneuver someone into making a hasty decision or agreement.
"I felt I had been bounced into signing the contract before I had time to read it properly."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To bounce (spring) into a physical space or object.
Actually means
To push or trick someone into doing something before they have time to think about it.
Usage tip
The figurative sense of pressuring someone is common in British English. It often has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting manipulation or undue haste.
Words that pair with "bounce into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
decision agreement deal commitment action accepting
How to conjugate "bounce into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bounce into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bounces into
he/she/it
Past simple
bounced into
yesterday
Past participle
bounced into
have + pp
-ing form
bouncing into
continuous
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