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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His pure athleticism and skill don’t jump off the page, though. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025 His numbers might not jump off the page with just a pair of home runs, but his batting average has climbed steadily after some early struggles. Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025 When looking at potential fits, there are a few names that jump off the page. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 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 4 Sep. 2025.

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