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quantum leap
a large and sudden advance, improvement or change
There has been a quantum leap in the availability of information since the development of the internet.
This is how the expression is used in one of our stories:
Art from Papunya Tula now graces the walls of great galleries across the world.
It's been a great phenomenon. It was singularly responsible, really, for the quantum leap that's seen Indigenous art accepted as part of the mainstream.
 
quick on the uptake
understands things quickly; learns fast
He's a good worker and quick on the uptake.
This is how the expression is used in one of our stories:
He inspires our players. He's so quick on the uptake.
 
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