Bounce back

verb

To recover and return to a normal condition or situation after a difficult time.

She was ill for a while, but she managed to bounce back rather quickly.
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To recover and return to a normal condition or situation after a difficult time
verb

To return quickly to a normal condition after folding, hitting, or being squeezed.

The basketball bounces back when it hits the floor.
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To return quickly to a normal condition after folding, hitting, or being squeezed
verb

To improve or increase after a decline.

Neutral
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To improve or increase after a decline

Often appears as...

  • bounce back strongly
  • bounce back quickly
verb

To recover and return to a normal condition or situation after a difficult time.

She was ill for a while, but she managed to bounce back rather quickly.
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To recover and return to a normal condition or situation after a difficult time
verb

To return quickly to a normal condition after folding, hitting, or being squeezed.

The basketball bounces back when it hits the floor.
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To return quickly to a normal condition after folding, hitting, or being squeezed
verb

To improve or increase after a decline.

Neutral
Visual representation of "bounce back" - To improve or increase after a decline

Often appears as...

  • bounce back strongly
  • bounce back quickly
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Resilience Context

Used to express someone's ability to recover from setbacks or challenges.

Illustration for Resilience Context
Despite failing the first test, she managed to bounce back in her finals.
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Emotional Recovery

Can be used to describe emotional or mental recovery, not just physical or situational.

Illustration for Emotional Recovery
After the breakup, it took him months to bounce back.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe a comeback in different aspects of life.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The team bounced back from their loss with a spectacular win.
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Resilience Context

Used to express someone's ability to recover from setbacks or challenges.

Illustration for Resilience Context
Despite failing the first test, she managed to bounce back in her finals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Recovery

Can be used to describe emotional or mental recovery, not just physical or situational.

Illustration for Emotional Recovery
After the breakup, it took him months to bounce back.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe a comeback in different aspects of life.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The team bounced back from their loss with a spectacular win.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resilience Context

Used to express someone's ability to recover from setbacks or challenges.

Illustration for Resilience Context
Despite failing the first test, she managed to bounce back in her finals.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Recovery

Can be used to describe emotional or mental recovery, not just physical or situational.

Illustration for Emotional Recovery
After the breakup, it took him months to bounce back.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Often used metaphorically to describe a comeback in different aspects of life.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The team bounced back from their loss with a spectacular win.
Visual representation of the word "Bounce back"

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