lunge at

lunge at (someone or something)

To leap toward someone or something, especially with the intent of grabbing, attacking, or striking them or it. The criminal lunged at the police officer with a knife, but the cop was able to subdue him without difficulty. The lion lunged at the gazelle, burying its claws and teeth into the animal's hindquarters.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lunge at someone or something

to jump or dive at someone or something. The dog lunged at the man, but he got out of the way without getting bitten. The dog lunged at the bicycle.
See also: lunge
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • lunge at (someone or something)
  • lunge for
  • lunge for (someone or something)
  • collar
  • collar (someone)
  • get (one's) hands off (of) (something or someone)
  • vault over
  • vault over (someone or something)
  • grab at (someone or something)
  • grab for (someone or something)
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