leap through hoops
leap through hoops is the alternative form of jump through hoops.
Meaning of jump through hoops
Verb
jump through hoops (third-person singular simple present jumps through hoops, present participle jumping through hoops, simple past and past participle jumped through hoops)
- To put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.
- They really made the salesman jump through hoops before buying anything.
- Synonyms:
- bend over backwards
Forms of leap through hoops
| third-person singular present | leaps through hoops |
|---|---|
| present participle | leaping through hoops |
| past participle | leapt through hoops |
| past | leapt through hoops |
Questions about leap through hoops
- What is leap through hoops the alternative form of?
- Leap through hoops is the alternative form of jump through hoops.
Words near leap through hoops in the dictionary
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