leap into action

idiom

: to act immediately
They leaped into action when the fire alarm sounded.

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Even Super Dog makes an appearance — cape, mask and all — ready to leap into action the moment a snack bag rustles. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 After the British invade and take over Charleston, Martin must leap into action to save his son, Gabriel, and his entire family. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 Mayor Humdinger—a common antagonist in Adventure Bay—decides to use Santa’s illness to his advantage and steal all the presents; the pups must leap into action to save the holiday season. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025 And this can be traced back to the blood vessels that leap into action. Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leap into action

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“Leap into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leap%20into%20action. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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