LEAP-2

Good morning again. Today we are going to look at a couple of phrasal verbs with the word LEAP.

Today's 1st phrasal verb with LEAP is: to leap out

Meaning: to describe something that stands out or is conspicuous in some way. This verb is often used to describe things that are written.

Example 1:
Those red letters really leap out of the page, don't they? I'm sure everybody will notice that sentence!

Example 2:
The green and pink outfit that she's wearing really leaps out of the crowd, but I have to say that I wouldn't wear it. It doesn't fit my taste.

Today's 2nd phrasal verb with LEAP is: to leap at

Meaning: to accept an offer in an eager or excited way

Example 2:
When Tony was offered the position of head technician, he leapt at it.

Example 4:
They've dropped the selling price by 30%. If I were you, I'd leap at it before someone else makes an offer on the house.

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