The difference between Jump at the chance and Jump on
When used as verbs, jump at the chance means to immediately accept an offer, whereas jump on means to board a vehicle.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jump at the chance and Jump on
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Jump at the chance as a verb (idiomatic):
To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.
Examples:
"When I was offered a placement working at the South Pole, I jumped at the chance."
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Jump on as a verb:
To board a vehicle.
Examples:
"Jump on a nº9 bus, and it will take you more or less to the door."
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Jump on as a verb (idiomatic):
To attack verbally, to criticise excessively.
Examples:
"I hate the way she's always jumping on me for the slightest little mistake."
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Jump on as a verb (idiomatic):
To take immediate action regarding; to avail oneself of without delay.