bounce back

verb

1. intr, adverb to recover one's health, good spirits, confidence, etc, easily after a setback

noun

1. a recovery following a setback

Idioms and Phrases

Recover quickly, as in She had pneumonia, but she bounced back in less than a week . This expression is a metaphor for the rebound of a ball or some elastic material.

Example Sentences

For the third year in a row, Jay Leno is bouncing back after an ugly injury.

From Los Angeles Times

But I bounced back and further tweaks to my epilepsy drugs gave me enough confidence to return to the hills I love so much.

From BBC

After a strange, dark turn last week, when Bill Burr hosted the post-presidential election episode of “Saturday Night Live,” the show bounced back by flexing its pop culture muscles.

From Los Angeles Times

By measuring how long it takes for the beams to bounce back, scientists can make a 3D map of the ground below.

From NewsForKids.net

The Falcons are looking to bounce back after losing to New Orleans, and Denver’s defense is pretty good.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• overcome
• rebound
• recover
• recuperate