To eagerly and enthusiastically accept an opportunity or offer.
To say yes to something really quickly because you're very excited about it.
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
To accept an opportunity, offer, or suggestion with great enthusiasm and without hesitation.
"She leaped at the chance to study abroad when her professor offered her a scholarship."
He leapt at the opportunity to work with one of the greatest directors of his generation.
— The Guardian, film interview, 2015
To physically jump toward or lunge at someone or something.
"The dog leaped at the ball the moment it was thrown."
To physically jump at something or someone.
To say yes to something really quickly because you're very excited about it.
Almost always used with 'chance', 'opportunity', or 'offer'. The phrase conveys enthusiasm and willingness. Very common in spoken and informal written English.
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