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taking a flying leap

taking a flying leap is the present participle and gerund of take a flying leap.

Meaning of take a flying leap

Verb

take a flying leap (third-person singular simple present takes a flying leap, present participle taking a flying leap, simple past took a flying leap, past participle taken a flying leap)

  1. (colloquial) To get lost; to scram.
    • If they don't like it, they can take a flying leap for all I care!

Questions about taking a flying leap

What is taking a flying leap the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a flying leap is the present participle and gerund of take a flying leap.

Words near taking a flying leap in the dictionary

  1. taking a five
  2. taking a flutter
  3. taking a flyer
  4. taking a flying fuck at a rolling donut
  5. taking a flying fuck at a rolling doughnut
  6. taking a flying leap
  7. taking a French leave
  8. taking a gamble
  9. taking a gander
  10. taking a hike
  11. taking a hint

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