Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The prices are going up by leaps and bounds.

• A. Irregularly
• B. Gradually
• C. Rapidly
• D. Systematically

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Rapidly

'Leaps and bounds - means very quickly.'

Option A - 'Irregularly' means a way that is not regular. For example, 'He failed his exams because he attended his class irregularly.' Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B -'Gradually' means slowly over a period of time or a distance. For example, 'The bank slopes gradually down to the river.' Thus option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'Systematically' means the things that are arranged to an agreed set of methods or organized plan. For example, 'His clothes were arranged systematically. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option C - 'Rapidly' means fast and sudden. As explained above rapidly means leaps and bounds. Thus option C is the correct answer.

'By leaps and bounds- Rapidly'