Leap out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈaʊt
LEEP-owt
lˈiːp/ /ˈaʊt
LEEP-owt
Definition
To jump out physically, or to become very noticeable or obvious.
Usage & Nuances
'Leap out' is used for both literal jumping (like an animal or person suddenly jumping out) and for describing something that is very noticeable. Common with 'at' (e.g., 'leap out at me'). More informal or vivid than just 'stand out'.
Spanish: saltar - sobresalir - llamar la atenciónPortuguese (BR): pular para fora - saltar - destacar-sePortuguese (PT): saltar para fora - destacar-seChinese (Simplified): 跳出来 - 显眼Chinese (Traditional): 跳出來 - 顯眼Hindi: झपट कर बाहर आना - उभरकर आनाArabic: يقفز خارجًا - يبرزBengali: লাফিয়ে বের হওয়া - চোখে পড়াRussian: выскочить - бросаться в глазаJapanese: 飛び出す - 目立つVietnamese: nhảy ra - nổi bậtKorean: 튀어나오다 - 눈에 띄다Turkish: fırlamak - göze çarpmakUrdu: اچانک نکلنا - نمایاں نظر آناIndonesian: meloncat keluar - menonjol
Example Sentences
The frog leaped out of the water.
basic
The bright colors leap out in this painting.
basic
A cat suddenly leaped out from behind the sofa.
basic
That line really leaps out at me—it's so powerful.
natural
Her red dress leaped out in a crowd of black suits.
natural
Nothing on that menu really leaps out at me.
natural