spring to feet

spring to one's feet

Fig. to stand up quickly. He sprang to his feet and demanded that the chair recognize him. The audience sprang to its feet and cheered madly when the soprano finished.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Noreen	['nɔ:ri:n]
Til	TIL	Dutch, Limburgish
Joceline	zho-sə-LEEN	French
Virginie	veer-zhee-NEE	French
Cynefrith	-	Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Tamsen	-	English (Rare)