躍起

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 躍起 (やっき), leaping 躍 and rising 起 combine to denote frantic determination.
• Basic usage: 躍起になる means becoming intensely, sometimes excessively, bent on achieving a goal.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• になる and frantic effort
  • It can imply urgency or overexertion beyond the neutral idea of being energetic or motivated.