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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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

Many Chinese analysts expect a U.S. snap back to a more competitive China policy, either after the midterms or after Trump steps down in 2029, wrote the Brookings Institution.

From Barron's ● May 12, 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

Other trades involve spotting deviations from standard market patterns and betting that prices will snap back to normal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

“How does it work?” she asked, pulling the buckle away and letting it snap back.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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