leap at

Seize without hesitation

To leap at something is to accept it eagerly and without hesitation: She leaped at the chance to study abroad.

The phrase suggests seizing an opportunity the moment it appears, like a predator pouncing on prey.

You leap at job offers, invitations, or any prospect too good to pass up.

Related

embrace · opportunity · too good to pass up · readiness · grab · seize · seize the moment · snatch · grasp · snap up · enthusiastic · proposal · invitation · opening · possibility · take advantage of · act fast · challenge

Opposites
eagerness to accept

leap atreject

Dismiss as unsuitable

refuse · decline · turn down · shy away from · pass on

speed of response

leap atmull over

Consider at length

ponder · sleep on · sit on · drag one's feet · hem and haw

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G