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MustAsk Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Leap/jump for something

Hi

Is it correct to say :

The man leaped/jumped [for] the phone as soon as it rang.

'For' is the word in question

Thanks!
  

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Yes. for - towards, in the direction of, with the intention of picking it up.

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • for - towards, in the direction of, with the intention of picking it up.
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Yes.

for - towards, in the direction of, with the intention of picking it up.
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