Leapt to his feet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "leapt to his feet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Zack Phuc

2021-07-05 10:07

Leap to (one's) feet idiom

If you leap to your feet, you swiftly or suddenly stand up or leap up.

The soldiers immediately leaped to their feet as soon as they caught sight of the commander.

They were leaping to their feet when I went downstairs. Something fishy must have happened.

She never stands up when someone enters the room. But for John, she makes an exception, leaping to her feet whenever she sees him.

To stand up straight because one wants to show their anger, prestige or determination

draw (one)self up

1. Stand as straight as one can

2. Stand up straight in order to show anger

rise to (one's) feet

To stand up.

on (one's) hind legs

Used to say that someone stands upright, especially while giving a speech

spring to (one's) feet

To stand up quickly

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