By/in leaps and bounds

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adverb

Rapidly or quickly improving or growing.

Her English is improving by leaps and bounds.
Visual representation of "by/in leaps and bounds" - Rapidly or quickly improving or growing.

Often appears as...

  • improving by leaps and bounds
  • growing by leaps and bounds

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Idiomatic

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Positive Connotation

Used to express significant improvements or progress in a positive aspect.

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Since starting the new training program, the athletes' performance has increased by leaps and bounds.
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Metaphorical Use

It's a metaphor suggesting giant, vigorous leaps, rather than literal jumping.

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The technology in smartphones is advancing by leaps and bounds yearly.
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Informal Expression

Common in casual conversation or informal writing, but not formal documents.

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Their small business has grown by leaps and bounds this quarter.
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