By leaps and bounds meaning
What does the saying 'By leaps and bounds' mean?
Idiom: By leaps and bounds
Meaning:
Something that happens by leaps and bounds happens very quickly in big steps.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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