leap at
phrasal verb
leaped at or leapt at; leaping at; leaps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, opportunity, etc.)
She leaped at the offer of a better job.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 17 June 2025
My heart leaped at his mention of these old fishermen.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
Hernandez, playing in his second MLB game, raced back, leaped at the fence with his blue glove stretched high and secured the catch.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Image Some big brands have already leaped at the opportunity to link to their own sites to collect payments.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Leap at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leap%20at. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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