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by leaps and bounds

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by leaps and bounds
Fig. rapidly; by large movements forward. The brush we cut back last fall is growing by leaps and bounds. The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds. He is gaining by leaps and bounds.
See also: and, bound, leap

by/in leaps and bounds
if progress or growth happens in leaps and bounds, it happens very quickly Ashley's reading has come on in leaps and bounds since she's been at her new school. Leaders of the organization say their membership is growing by leaps and bounds.
See also: and, bound, leap


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The event has grown by leaps and bounds and this year, for the first time, will be held over two days.
Online tax preparation services are growing by leaps and bounds as millions of taxpayers use the Internet each year to file taxes and save time and money.
In the last decade, our knowledge about strength training and flexibility has grown by leaps and bounds.
 
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