on the jump

on the jump

Moving, happening, or occurring at a very fast or hurried pace. During the economic boom, buildings were being built on the jump, with very little in the way of safety regulations.See also: jump, on

on the jump

1 moving quickly. 2 abruptly; swiftly. informal 2 1972 Judson Philips The Vanishing Senator Get over here on the jump…Step on it, will you? See also: jump, on