by leaps and bounds

Idioms  

1. Rapidly, or in fast progress, as in The corn is growing by leaps and bounds, or School enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds. This term is a redundancy, since leap and bound both mean “spring” or “jump,” but the two words have been paired since Shakespeare's time and are still so used.

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Example Sentences

Especially when AI is advancing by leaps and bounds, as exemplified by Mr. Musk’s merger?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Steel demand was growing by leaps and bounds when U.S.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

Her defense also improved by leaps and bounds, enough so that she was a finalist for defensive player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

And third – the technology has improved by leaps and bounds.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

Just as William’s skills had grown by leaps and bounds while he was overseas in France, Elizebeth’s talents were now undergoing a similar transformation.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield