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by leaps and bounds What does by leaps and bounds mean?	rapidly, by large movements forward	The construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
by leaps and bounds What does by leaps and bounds mean?	rapidly, by large movements forward	The construction of the new airport is progressing by leaps and bounds.
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off and running What does "off and running" mean?	to be started up and already going	The candidates are off and running in the race to become mayor of the city.

get one's say What does "get one's say" mean?	to be able to say what one thinks	The meeting was over very quickly but everyone got their say.
get one's wires crossed What does "get one's wires crossed" mean?	to get confused about something	We got our wires crossed and we both went to different places for our meeting.
patsy What does "patsy" mean?	victim; dupe; person easily taken advantage of
side against (someone) What does "side against (someone)" mean?	to take sides against someone	My friend always sides against me when I am involved in an argument with someone.

Doormat What does "Doormat" mean?	A person who doesn't stand up for themselves and gets treated badly is a doormat.
have (something) at one's fingertips What does "have (something) at one's fingertips" mean?	to have something nearby and ready to use	I usually have a dictionary at my fingertips when I am reading a book.
go hog-wild What does "go hog-wild" mean?	to behave wildly	The soccer fans went hog-wild when they arrived in the city for the game.
ears become red What does "ears become red" mean?	one's ears become red from embarrassment	My ears became red when our teacher asked me a question.

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By Leaps And Bounds Idiom