leap to (one's) feet
leap to (one's) feet
To quickly or abruptly assume a standing position. The kids leaped to their feet the moment I walked in the room, so I knew they were up to something bad. We all leapt to our feet to applaud the amazing performance.
See also: feet, leap
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- abortive action
- die on (something's) feet
- die on your feet
- up and
- up and (do something)
- up and did
- up and leave, go, etc.
- snap back
- chuck (something) over (something)
- chuck over