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#1 07-Jan-2016, 00:08

Phrasal Verb

Hi, I was reading a book and came across a phrasal verb called "leap out." What does it mean to leap out?
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#2 07-Jan-2016, 05:54

Re: Phrasal Verb

Could you give the complete sentence? I found 'leap out at' below.
https://www.usingenglish.com/referen...ap+out+at.html

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#3 07-Jan-2016, 13:17

Re: Phrasal Verb

Could you give us the sentence from the book? Context affects meaning.