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bounce back

British  

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to recover one's health, good spirits, confidence, etc, easily after a setback

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noun

1. a recovery following a setback

bounce back Idioms  

1. Recover quickly, as in She had pneumonia, but she bounced back in less than a week. This expression is a metaphor for the rebound of a ball or some elastic material.

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Example Sentences

He was a manager with a capacity to bounce back.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Some oil executives and analysts said oil prices will bounce back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Warsh is stepping into his new role halfway through a year that was supposed to see the housing market bounce back after a sluggish 2025.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

The stock could bounce back if beef prices fall or if operational spending is dialed back.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I wanted them to learn, to have adventures, to make mistakes and bounce back.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Related Words

• overcome
• rebound
• recover
• recuperate