English · Phrasal verb Attested

leap at

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of jump at.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhảy lên

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Where it’s used: Used American English

In an interview last year, Thalbach said she had leapt at the chance of playing Germany's former chancellor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “leap at” mean?

Synonym of jump at.

Is “leap at” formal or informal?

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

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