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leap out

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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.

Anchors to
Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    leap to mind

    To appear suddenly in one's thoughts.

  2. 02

    one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

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

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