leaping at

Jumping eagerly at

Leaping at describes eagerly seizing an opportunity or offer without hesitation: She leaped at the chance to study abroad.

The phrase suggests enthusiasm and quick action, as if physically jumping toward something desirable.

It can also describe attacking suddenly: The dog leaped at the intruder.

Related

seize the moment · impetuous · capitalize · go for it · take the plunge · spring · impulsive · snap decision · knee-jerk reaction · lunge · grasp · bound · hop · rash · snatch · embrace · strike while hot · enthusiastic

Opposites
eagerness/enthusiasm of response

leaping atrejecting

Refusing to accept

refusing · turning down · declining · passing on · shying away from

deliberation/impulsivity

leaping atmulling over

Thinking carefully about

pondering · thinking through · dragging out

Family

leap, leaps, leaped, leapt, leaping, leaper, leapers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G