snap back

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Related Words

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