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Idiom idiom

leap out


To stand in stark contrast to something; to be immediately noticeable or apparent.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The bright red color makes the sign leap out at you.

CONTEXTUAL

When I reviewed the report, the mistake on the first page really leaped out at me.

COMPLEX

Amidst the chaotic and cluttered landscape of the painting, the solitary figure in white seemed to leap out, demanding the viewer's immediate and undivided attention.


Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    leap to mind

    To appear suddenly in one's thoughts.

  2. 02

    leaps and bounds

    Dramatic improvements.

  3. 03

    look before one leaps

    To think before taking action.

  4. 04

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

    (used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.

Last updated August 10, 2026