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.
See also:
  • 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