leaps and bounds

leaps and bounds

1. adverb By very large degrees; rapidly or in quick progress forward. Our small company has been expanding leaps and bounds over the past year, thanks in no small part to our aggressive new marketing campaign. Our puppy has grown leaps and bounds since we switched it to a new brand of dog food.
2. noun Very large degrees of or rapid progress forward. (Used especially in the phrases "by/in leaps and bounds" and "make leaps and bounds.") Samantha's delivery business has been growing by leaps and bounds recently. The class made leaps and bounds in its reading comprehension after I adopted a new teaching method.
See also: and, bound, leap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • by leaps and bounds
  • by/in leaps and bounds
  • in leaps and bounds
  • increase by leaps and bounds
  • grow by leaps and bounds
  • (as) quick as greased lightning
  • full-tilt boogie
  • (as) slick as a whistle
  • slick
  • slick as a whistle
References in classic literature
He ran comically in leaps and bounds, with his plump arms bent up by his side and his head thrown back.
The War in the Air
His half-Earthly muscles, responding quickly to his will, sent him in enormous leaps and bounds toward the green monster that had struck the woman he loved.
Thuvia Maid of Mars
They were rapidly disappearing when it occurred to me to follow them, and so, hurling caution to the winds, I sprang across the meadow in their wake with leaps and bounds even more prodigious than their own, for the muscles of an athletic Earth man produce remarkable results when pitted against the lesser gravity and air pressure of Mars.
The Gods of Mars
Summary: California [USA], May 31 (ANI): Google's DeepMind AI is improving by leaps and bounds. The AI system was able to defeat human players in Quake III multiplayer mode.
Google's DeepMind AI can now beat humans in multi-player gamer
And that's exactly what she was kept busy doing over the weekend at the semi-annual Leaps and Bounds Kidsignment sale at the Pavilion in Marion.
Lots of bargains
Summary: The ridership is increasing by leaps and bounds, which testifies its popularity and acceptance among people.
Magic of Dubai Metro
"He has come along in leaps and bounds with his recovery.
'Miracle Michael.' nine years after hit and run driver left him for dead, 31-year-old has defied doctors by learning to walk again
'In less than three weeks' time, lies, fake news and false propaganda have increased by leaps and bounds, fully justifying the warning of critics of the Anti-Fake News Act inside and outside the country,' he said in a statement.
Kit Siang: Pakatan government will uphold Malaysia-China ties
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said the country's civil aviation sector was growing leaps and bounds but the safety of air passengers will never be compromised.
In-principle approval for 19 greenfield airports given: Raju
KHANEWAL -- MPA Abdur Razaq Khan Niazi Thursday said Pakistan is making progress by leaps and bounds under guidance of Pakistan Muslim League-N leadership.
Pakistan on road to progress
Dean Ivory has brought on the grey (right) in leaps and bounds this season, including victories in two valuable seven-furlong Ascot handicaps.
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Salad Dodger has come on in leaps and bounds for Bruno Berwick and, only a youngster, could have more to come.
WIMBLEDON TV8
Yes, the gesture recognition has come on in leaps and bounds but you'll still need enough room space to leap and bound around in for it to work.
GAME
Employees from Cadbury World have donated more than pounds 600 to the RSPCA Leaps and Bounds Appeal, following a range of fundraising activities at the Bournville-based attraction.
Staff donate to RSPCA appeal
Mister New York has come on in leaps and bounds since making a late start to his juvenile career on the all-weather last November.
Mister New York can be winning pick