Synonyms

snap back

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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snap back

It’s unclear how quickly business will snap back even with the countries reaching a deal, management noted.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026

Manager Sonia Bompastor's debut season could not have gone any better but it has been a snap back to reality this year.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

He said that historically, when macro risks subside, flows tend to snap back into high-yield funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026

I didn’t know what he was playing at—if anything—or if he was going to snap back to regular old Miles.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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