to land on one's feet
1land\ on\ one's\ feet — • land on one s feet • land on both feet v. phr. informal To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimes with a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter what trouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his …
2land on one's feet — ► land (or fall) on one s feet have good luck or success. Main Entry: ↑foot …
3land on one's feet — also[land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimes with a gain; be successful no matter what happens. * /No matter what trouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet./ * …
4land on one's feet — also[land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimes with a gain; be successful no matter what happens. * /No matter what trouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet./ * …
5land on one's feet — come out of a bad situation successfully He always manages to land on his feet no matter how difficult the situation is …
6land on one's feet — have good luck or success after some ups and downs, he has finally landed on his feet …
7land on one's feet — not be injured, land safely …
8land on one's feet — verb To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations. Ant: fall on ones face …
9land (or fall) on one's feet — have good luck or success. → land …
10on one's feet — {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting or lying down; up. * /Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it./ * /In a busy gasoline station, the attendant is on his feet all day./ Compare: TO… …
