How to Pronounce "leap at"
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈæt
LEEP-at
lˈiːp/ /ˈæt
LEEP-at
Definition
To accept or take an opportunity quickly and enthusiastically, often because it is rare or unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫip/ /ˈæt
British English
lˈiːp/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP-at
UK
LEEP-at
Listen in Context
If you give me a ticket to the concert, I will leap at it.
She leapt at the chance to travel abroad.
They leap at any offer that sounds good.
I would leap at the opportunity to work with that team.