Leap at

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verb

To quickly accept an opportunity or offer enthusiastically.

As soon as the promotion was offered, she leapt at the chance to take it
Visual representation of "leap at" - To quickly accept an opportunity or offer enthusiastically

Often appears as...

  • leap at the opportunity
  • leap at the chance
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Visual representation of "leap at"
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Positive Connotation

This phrase often implies a positive reaction to an opportunity.

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He leapt at the opportunity to travel to Japan.
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Enthusiasm Expressed

'Leap at' suggests someone is very eager or excited to do something.

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She leapt at the chance to speak at the conference.
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Metaphorical Leap

Imagine taking a big jump toward an opportunity, this embodies the action 'leap at'.

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They leapt at the offer to lead the project.
Visual representation of the word "Leap at"

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