How to Pronounce "leap at the opportunity"
expression
LEEP-at-thuh-AH-per-TOO-nuh-tee
LEEP-at-thuh-op-u-TYOO-ni-tee
Definition
To accept or take advantage of an opportunity quickly and eagerly, without hesitation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫip/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˌɑpɝˈtunəti
British English
lˈiːp/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɒpətjˈuːnɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEP-at-thuh-AH-per-TOO-nuh-tee
UK
LEEP-at-thuh-op-u-TYOO-ni-tee
Listen in Context
When she got a job offer, she leaped at the opportunity.
He leaped at the opportunity to travel abroad.
They would leap at the opportunity to meet their favorite singer.
If you offer him that position, he'll leap at the opportunity without a second thought.