leap at the offer

leap at the offer
to accept something quickly and in an enthusiastic way

Klein leapt at the chance to appear in the show.

Thesaurus: to have, or to take advantage of, an opportunitysynonym
Main entry: leap

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  • leap at the chance — leap at the chance/opportunity/offer/ phrase to accept something quickly and in an enthusiastic way Klein leapt at the chance to appear in the show. Thesaurus: to have, or to take advantage of, an opportunitysynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

  • leap at the opportunity — leap at the chance/opportunity/offer/ phrase to accept something quickly and in an enthusiastic way Klein leapt at the chance to appear in the show. Thesaurus: to have, or to take advantage of, an opportunitysynonym Main entry …   Useful english dictionary

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