leaps at
Seizes with enthusiasm
To leap at something is to accept it eagerly and without hesitation: She leaped at the chance to study abroad.
The image is of someone springing forward to seize an opportunity before it escapes.
Almost always appears with words like chance, opportunity, or offer.
- eagerIntensely wanting something
- pounceSudden attack leap
- risk-takingAccepting possible harm
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- dareChallenge to act boldly
jumps at the chance · spring · bound · impetuous · impulsive · spontaneous · seize · lunge · enthusiastic · goes for it · commit · embrace · rash · gamble · driven · takes the plunge · venture · dive
acceptance vs. rejection
leaps atrejects
Refuses or discards
refuses · declines · turns down · shies away from · passes on