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fall on one's feet
Definition of fall on one's feet
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: to be in good condition or in a good situation after having a bad or difficult experience He lost his job but fell on his feet when he was hired by another company just a few days later.
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fallplay
: to descend freely by the force of gravity
: to hang freely
: to drop oneself to a lower position
: the act of falling by the force of gravity
: a falling out, off, or away : dropping
: the season when leaves fall from trees : autumn
: of, relating to, or suitable for autumn
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