land on

Idioms  

1. see under jump all over; for land on one's feet, see fall on one's feet.

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Example Sentences

The journey, set to last around 10 days, will take the astronauts on a loop around the Moon, though they will not land on its surface.

From Barron's

There was a close call at Newark Liberty International Airport last week, when an Alaska Air plane flew over a FedEx freighter when both were attempting to land on crossing runways at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the researchers, these tiny plastic particles first land on the leaves in the upper canopy.

From Science Daily

The seasonal outdoor exhibit, which runs through Aug. 23, allows visitors to see nature up close — we’re talking walking amid hundreds of butterflies and having them land on your arms or shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

The smaller the tranche, the more likely they can land on a tighter credit spread because they’re not setting the price to attract a marginal investor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• jump on
• scold