You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just 'springing' it 'on' them suddenly.
The rope stretches and 'springs' back into shape. [=returns to its original shape]
New housing developments are 'springing up' all over the state.
(..) Copy that. All clear. Open it up. Hemostat. What do you see? Wires to the fuze compartment, to the creep spring, to the detonator. But no pressure plate. Easy. It's clear. Is he here? (..)2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1