leap ahead

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To make great strides; to advance far in advance of others; to innovate unexpectedly or in an unexpected manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “leap ahead” mean?

To make great strides; to advance far in advance of others; to innovate unexpectedly or in an unexpected manner.

Is “leap ahead” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.