jump/leap off the page

idiom

of writing, a picture, etc.
: to be very noticeable, interesting, exciting, etc.
The characters are so real that they jump/leap off the page.

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Points in the paint isn’t a stat that tends to jump off the page. Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 While Gibson's numbers in recent seasons don’t jump off the page in a positive way, they should be viewed with the understanding that he’s played behind some horrific defensive teams. Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Ekholm’s numbers for Game 5 of the Western Conference final didn’t jump off the page. The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025 Fuori The Bottom Line Doesn't exactly leap off the page. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for jump/leap off the page

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“Jump/leap off the page.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%2Fleap%20off%20the%20page. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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