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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: bound

get/jump/leap on the bandwagon

to become involved in an activity which is successful so that you can get the advantages of it yourself. The success of the product led many companies to jump on the bandwagon. Publishers are rushing to get on the CD-ROM bandwagon.

See also: bandwagon, jump

Look before you leap.

something that you say in order to advise someone to think about possible problems before doing something. If you're thinking of buying a house, my advice is, look before you leap.

See also: before, look

a quantum leap (British & American, American)

a very important improvement or development in something. The election of a female president is a quantum leap forward for sexual equality. (often + forward) The food at Rockresorts is a quantum jump from the meals served at most Caribbean resorts. (often + from)

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grow by leaps and bounds

to become larger quickly. Since we had that good rain, my tomatoes have grown by leaps and bounds. That boy has grown by leaps and bounds this year.

See also: bound, grow

leap at something

to quickly and eagerly accept an opportunity. I would leap at an opportunity to work for that organization.

Usage notes: often used in the form leap at the chance: I leaped at the chance to visit India.