| Id | ESLPod_1104_WE_1882 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1104 |
| Episode Title | Making a Discovery |
| Phrase | leap |
| Text | The word "leap," in this podcast, means a long jump or a significant forward movement, especially when referring to progress in doing something: "Securing that account was a huge leap in our company's growth." Perhaps the most memorable use of the word "leap" was the words spoken by astronaut Neil Armstrong when he became the first person to step on the moon: "That's one small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind." The phrase "by leaps and bounds" describes something that happens very quickly and suddenly: "Sales have been increasing by leaps and bounds since our commercial appeared on TV." A "leap in the dark" is something one does without knowing the outcome or whether it will be successful: "The proposal might succeed or fail. We're going to have to take a leap in the dark." Finally, a "leap year" occurs once every four years, when February has 29 days. |
| Topics | About You |
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