Idiom
land on your feet
To land on your feet means to end up in a good situation despite problems or bad luck.
Meanings
To end up okay or in a good position after a setback, mistake, or difficult situation.
To quickly find a new opportunity or success after losing something, such as a job or relationship.
Definition
If you land on your feet, you manage to succeed or stay safe even after something difficult happens. It often suggests resilience, good judgment, or a bit of luck. People use it when someone recovers quickly from a setback and ends up doing well.
Examples
- After the company closed, Maya landed on her feet with a better job within a month.
- He made a big mistake, but he somehow landed on his feet.
- Even after the breakup, she landed on her feet and started thriving.
- They lost their apartment, yet they landed on their feet thanks to friends who helped.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it for a literal fall; use it mainly for recovering successfully from difficulties, not just physically landing.
More at B2 level
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- ballpark figure A ballpark figure is an approximate number or estimate, not an exact one.
- take the mickey To take the mickey means to mock someone or tease them in an unkind or cheeky way.
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
More idiom (verb phrase)s
- touch base To touch base means to briefly contact someone to share updates, confirm plans, or check progress.
- take the mickey To take the mickey means to mock someone or tease them in an unkind or cheeky way.
- drop the ball To drop the ball means to make a mistake or fail to do something you were responsible for.
- have a chinwag To have a chinwag means to have a relaxed, friendly chat with someone.
- face the music To accept and deal with the unpleasant consequences of what you have done or a difficult situation.