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leap at the opportunity |
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leap at the opportunity (to do something) and leap at the chance (to do something); jump at the chance (to do something); jump at the opportunity (to do something) Fig. to accept an opportunity eagerly. Frank leapt at the opportunity to become a commercial artist. It was a great idea and we leapt at the opportunity. I would leap at the chance to go to Moscow. His company proposed to send him to England, and John jumped at the chance. See also: leap, opportunity How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Chiaramonte, who worries some town residents may leap at the opportunity to sue if Harwinton doesn't follow the law perfectly. A surprising number of people will leap at the opportunity to be part of a world-changing, history-making venture, whatever the risks are. Her promotion to associate executive director followed thereafter, but when McHenry saw the opportunity to move up to the position of executive director, she didn't exactly leap at the opportunity. |
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