Idiom idiom
leaps and bounds
Meaning
Dramatic improvements.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“His English is improving by leaps and bounds.”
“Since she started practicing every day, her piano skills have improved by leaps and bounds.”
“The company grew by leaps and bounds after they launched their innovative new product in the international market.”
Anchors to
- 01
leap out
To stand in stark contrast to something; to be immediately noticeable or apparent.
- 02
leap to mind
To appear suddenly in one's thoughts.
- 03
look before one leaps
To think before taking action.
- 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