by leaps and bounds

By very large degrees; rapidly or in quick progress forward. Our small company has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past year, thanks in no small part to our aggressive new marketing campaign. What was once a tiny local choir club has expanded by leaps and bounds over the years, becoming one of the state's largest organized choir communities.

See also: and, bound, by, leap

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

by leaps and bounds

Fig. rapidly; by large movements forward. The brush we cut back last fall is growing by leaps and bounds. The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds. He is gaining by leaps and bounds.

See also: and, bound, by, leap

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

by leaps and bounds

Rapidly, or in fast progress, as in The corn is growing by leaps and bounds, or School enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds. This term is a redundancy, since leap and bound both mean "spring" or "jump," but the two words have been paired since Shakespeare's time and are still so used.

See also: and, bound, by, leap

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

by leaps and bounds

with startlingly rapid progress.

See also: and, bound, by, leap

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

by/in ˌleaps and ˈbounds

in large amounts or very quickly: My knowledge of German increased by leaps and bounds when I lived in Germany for a year. Production is going up in leaps and bounds. OPPOSITE: step by step

See also: and, bound, by, leap

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

by leaps and bounds

Very quickly: growing by leaps and bounds.

See also: and, bound, by, leap

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

by leaps and bounds

To make very rapid progress. Since the verb “to bound” means to move by leaps (jumps), the term is tautological. Nevertheless Coleridge (1772–1834) used it in his analysis of poetic meter (Metrical Feet): “With a leap and a bound the swift Anapaests throng.”

See also: and, bound, by, leap

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

by/in leaps and bounds
in leaps and bounds
increase by leaps and bounds
grow by leaps and bounds
grow like Topsy
topsy
fit on the back of a postage stamp
play a small part (in something)
nipperkin
puddle jumper

References in periodicals archive

Lowest unemployment in 16 years and if Congress gives us the massive tax cuts (and reform) I am asking for, those numbers will grow by leaps and bounds. #MAGA!" he posted

Trump targets media for not crediting him for 'Stock Market growth'

Since the library opened in 1965, the Dance Division, and especially its acclaimed Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image, has grown by leaps and bounds. With nearly 40,000 items, augmented in recent years by major gifts from the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation and the Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as recordings produced by the library itself, the archive is a mecca for artists, scholars, and dance fans worldwide.

DANCE COLLECTION RETURNS TO LINCOLN CENTER

The quality of racing has improved by leaps and bounds since Cork moved its greyhound activities to the splendid new Curraheen Park Stadium.

Greyhounds: Michael Fortune's Irish View: Plenty of quality at Curraheen

Today, Hunt's business is growing by leaps and bounds. Her showroom has even been featured in local commercials.

Artfully inspired: Joyce Hunt turns tragedy into triumph

If it has not exactly proceeded by leaps and bounds, some of the reasons have been the limited opportunities and high costs of space flight.

Micro-g earth lab for space studies

The solar energy industry is growing by leaps and bounds in the United States, where there is a shortage of large solar modules.

Trend towards alternative energy

"L' Occitane is expanding by leaps and bounds with a lease expected to be signed in at least one more location before the end of March," Ms.

Two new sites for L'Occitane

The son of Come On Ranger out of Rapid Vienna is only January 98, but he won two of his first four races for trainer Mike Pomfret and is coming on by leaps and bounds.

Rapid Ranger one to note; Around the North

Since 1959 the company has grown by leaps and bounds, and so has its arts support - in particular its funding of dance.

Philip Morris: the arts are good for business

The Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network (ULERN) is moving ahead by leaps and bounds in their efforts to promote partnerships between Sault College and research and industry players for research and development projects in the natural resources and environmental spheres.

ULERN promotes partnerships

词组	by leaps and bounds
释义	by leaps and bounds by leaps and bounds By very large degrees; rapidly or in quick progress forward. Our small company has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past year, thanks in no small part to our aggressive new marketing campaign. What was once a tiny local choir club has expanded by leaps and bounds over the years, becoming one of the state's largest organized choir communities. See also: and, bound, by, leap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. by leaps and bounds Fig. rapidly; by large movements forward. The brush we cut back last fall is growing by leaps and bounds. The profits of my company are increasing by leaps and bounds. He is gaining by leaps and bounds. See also: and, bound, by, leap McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. by leaps and bounds Rapidly, or in fast progress, as in The corn is growing by leaps and bounds, or School enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds. This term is a redundancy, since leap and bound both mean "spring" or "jump," but the two words have been paired since Shakespeare's time and are still so used. See also: and, bound, by, leap The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. by leaps and bounds with startlingly rapid progress. See also: and, bound, by, leap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary by/in ˌleaps and ˈbounds in large amounts or very quickly: My knowledge of German increased by leaps and bounds when I lived in Germany for a year. Production is going up in leaps and bounds. OPPOSITE: step by step See also: and, bound, by, leap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary by leaps and bounds Very quickly: growing by leaps and bounds. See also: and, bound, by, leap American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. by leaps and bounds To make very rapid progress. Since the verb “to bound” means to move by leaps (jumps), the term is tautological. Nevertheless Coleridge (1772–1834) used it in his analysis of poetic meter (Metrical Feet): “With a leap and a bound the swift Anapaests throng.” See also: and, bound, by, leap The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: by/in leaps and bounds in leaps and bounds increase by leaps and bounds grow by leaps and bounds grow like Topsy topsy fit on the back of a postage stamp play a small part (in something) nipperkin puddle jumper References in periodicals archive Lowest unemployment in 16 years and if Congress gives us the massive tax cuts (and reform) I am asking for, those numbers will grow by leaps and bounds. #MAGA!" he posted Trump targets media for not crediting him for 'Stock Market growth' Since the library opened in 1965, the Dance Division, and especially its acclaimed Jerome Robbins Archive of the Recorded Moving Image, has grown by leaps and bounds. With nearly 40,000 items, augmented in recent years by major gifts from the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation and the Brooklyn Academy of Music as well as recordings produced by the library itself, the archive is a mecca for artists, scholars, and dance fans worldwide. DANCE COLLECTION RETURNS TO LINCOLN CENTER The quality of racing has improved by leaps and bounds since Cork moved its greyhound activities to the splendid new Curraheen Park Stadium. Greyhounds: Michael Fortune's Irish View: Plenty of quality at Curraheen Today, Hunt's business is growing by leaps and bounds. Her showroom has even been featured in local commercials. Artfully inspired: Joyce Hunt turns tragedy into triumph If it has not exactly proceeded by leaps and bounds, some of the reasons have been the limited opportunities and high costs of space flight. Micro-g earth lab for space studies The solar energy industry is growing by leaps and bounds in the United States, where there is a shortage of large solar modules. Trend towards alternative energy "L' Occitane is expanding by leaps and bounds with a lease expected to be signed in at least one more location before the end of March," Ms. Two new sites for L'Occitane The son of Come On Ranger out of Rapid Vienna is only January 98, but he won two of his first four races for trainer Mike Pomfret and is coming on by leaps and bounds. Rapid Ranger one to note; Around the North Since 1959 the company has grown by leaps and bounds, and so has its arts support - in particular its funding of dance. Philip Morris: the arts are good for business The Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network (ULERN) is moving ahead by leaps and bounds in their efforts to promote partnerships between Sault College and research and industry players for research and development projects in the natural resources and environmental spheres. ULERN promotes partnerships
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