leap at
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To say yes to something really quickly because you're very excited about it.
"She leaped at the chance to study abroad when her professor offered her a scholarship."
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Steve Carell's Wildest Correspondent Moments | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 4:43
one start to leap at you I all right well let's get to it
This Blockbuster video would make YOU want to watch Brooklyn 99 again and again
Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 9:11
If I run and leap at Terry, he will most certainly catch me in his arms.
Marc Benioff: Agentforce Future of Work Demo
Salesforce Events · 19:03
this is a product." There is a big leap at that point from demo to product.
This Is Our HR Respectful Workplace Training Video | Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 12:10
And if I run and leap at Terry, he will most certainly catch me in HIS ARMS.
Brooklyn 99 but It's Basically Just The Office
Brooklyn Nine-Nine · 19:05
And if I run and leap at Terry, he will most certainly catch me in his arms.