one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
ADJ
big, giant, prodigious | little
flying, running
She took a running leap across the stream and landed safely on the other side.
VERB + LEAP
make, take
PREP
~ from, ~ into
The cat made a sudden leap from the fence onto the garden path below.
~ to
ADJ
big, enormous, giant, great, huge, quantum
The company made a huge leap forward when they started using artificial intelligence in their production process.
small
bold, dramatic, sudden
There was a sudden leap in ticket prices after the famous singer announced her concert tour.
imaginative, intuitive | technological
VERB + LEAP
make
The company made a surprising leap into the technology industry last year.
PREP
~ from
The company made a leap from a small startup to a major industry leader in just five years.
~ in
Technology companies saw a dramatic leap in profits after launching their new products last year.
~ of
The company made a leap of confidence after hiring their new talented manager.
~ to
PHRASES
a leap forward, by leaps and bounds, come on/improve in leaps and bounds
Her confidence has improved in leaps and bounds since she started taking singing lessons.
ADV
almost, nearly
The cat nearly leaped off the table when the dog suddenly barked.
immediately | suddenly
clear, high
The child leaped high into the air and caught the frisbee before it landed in the bushes.
about, around, back, down, forward, out, up (and down)
The dog leaped forward eagerly when it saw the tennis ball.
VERB + LEAP
seem to
The bright colors in the painting seemed to leap right out at us when we walked in.
be about to, be ready to
The cat was ready to leap across the fence when it saw the bird.
PREP
across
The children leaped across the stream during their walk in the forest.
from
The cat leaped from the fence and landed softly on the grass below.
into, off, on, onto
The children leaped off the diving board and splashed into the pool.
out of
The child leaped out of the swimming pool when she saw a frog.
over
The children leaped over the stream during their afternoon walk in the park.
PHRASES
leap to your feet
When the fire alarm sounded, everyone in the office leaped to their feet in panic.