Meaning of 'Fall on our feet'
What does the saying 'Fall on our feet' mean?
Idiom: Fall on our feet
Meaning:
If you fall on your feet, you succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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