on the rebound
Definition of on the rebound
1 : in the process of bouncing back after hitting something The fielder caught the ball on the rebound off the wall.
2 : sad and confused because a romantic relationship has recently ended She refused to date him while he was still on the rebound.
3 chiefly US : getting better His health is on the rebound.
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reboundplay
: to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body
: to recover from setback or frustration
: reecho
: the action of rebounding : recoil
: an upward leap or movement : recovery
: a basketball or hockey puck that rebounds
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