What does "leap" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with leap, also see by leaps and bounds; look before you leap; quantum leap. Also see under jump.

See leap in WNW Idioms

by leaps and bounds

very rapidly

leap in the dark

an act that is risky because its consequences cannot be foreseen

See leap in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

by leaps and bounds

Very quickly: growing by leaps and bounds.

leap in the dark

An act whose consequences cannot be predicted.

leap of faith

The act or an instance of believing or trusting in something intangible or incapable of being proved.

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