Puzzle #491 · October 5, 2026
leapfrog
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Shakespeare
Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
children's game of jumping over one another
Shakespeare Origins
coined by Shakespeare in Henry V where it was meant metaphorically to suggest a quick and somewhat undignified way to win a lady's favor
If I could win a lady at leapfrog or by vaulting into my saddle with my armor on my back, under the correction of bragging be it spoken, I should quickly leap into a wife
Puzzle Appearances
The expression leapfrog has appeared in 1 puzzle:
- Puzzle #491 on October 5, 2026
Rate of Appearance in English Language Print
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