land on feet



land on your feet

to be in good or improved condition after a difficult experience It may take a few months to get a job, but I'm sure you'll land on your feet.
See also: feet, land, on

land on your feet

  (British, American & Australian) also fall on your feet (British & Australian)
to be lucky or successful after you have been in a difficult situation She really landed on her feet - she found an apartment right in the middle of San Francisco. Richard takes the most awful risks, but he always seems to fall on his feet.
See also: feet, land, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FinaFEE-nahItalian
Cristal['kristl]
Raquelrah-KEL (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, English
CÜNeyt-Turkish
Dayo-Western African, Yoruba
Burak-Turkish