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bounce back

British  

verb

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a recovery following a setback

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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For 2027, FFO is expected to bounce back to $2.64 a share, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

She will bounce back, and although she isn’t obligated to, she will continue to exemplify resilience.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

By contrast, Newcastle's once trademark ability to bounce back from a bruising defeat has deserted them under Howe in recent weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The Bruins didn’t bounce back quickly on beam in the second rotation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I bounce back and forth, waving my hands over my head, praying that Agent Magnus will turn around.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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