make the leap
Meaning(s)
1. commit yourself to a difficult course of action, come to a conclusion without having all the facts
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
make the leap and start your own business
Analysis
To make a leap means to make a choice decision or commitment without any logical reason to do so. To make a leap can also mean to jump and spring forward with force or energy. To make a leap can also mean to commit to a change in the way that you think or in what you do.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Just because he lied about being at home yesterday doesn't mean that he committed the crime. Why don't you talk to him instead of making the leap that he's guilty?
- I made a big leap in terms of my commitment to work and study this year and judging by my results, it has paid off.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Even though it hasn't been easy, I'm glad I made the leap and started my own business.
- If we're going to make the leap from small retailer to a national brand then we need heavy investment and forward-thinking leadership.