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Region: General | Usage example: Starting the business was a leap of faith.

Leap of faith

Meaning

Acting without proof, relying on trust.

Usage

Used when describing trusting intuition.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Religious idea of trusting in belief beyond evidence.

Used in philosophy and motivational contexts.

Related Idioms

Look before you leap

Think carefully before acting

Faith can move mountains

Strong belief makes the impossible possible.

Flying by the seat of your pants

Acting on instinct without planning.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.