snap back

Idioms  

1. Rebound from a setback, recover quickly, as in I think we'll snap back quickly from this business downturn. This idiom transfers the sudden release of tension on, for example, a branch to other kinds of recovery. [First half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

After that, it would begin to shrink, eventually collapsing back into a single point, much like a stretched rubber band snapping back.

From Science Daily

Sometimes, those gates can snap back and deliver a parting gift – a smack on the backside.

From Los Angeles Times

The line that got my favorite laugh is when she accuses Nelly of enjoying her tears and Nelly snaps back, “Not half as much as you like crying.”

From Los Angeles Times

I snap back to reality and shove a forkful of spaghetti into my mouth.

From Literature

New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bounce back
• gain
• grow
• heal
• increase
• overcome
• pick up
• rebound
• recuperate
• restore
• revive