The origin of the phrase "land on one's feet" is believed to come from the image of a cat falling from a height and always landing on its feet. The phrase suggests that someone is able to recover from a difficult situation and emerge successfully, much like a cat that always lands safely on its feet. It is used to describe a situation where someone is able to recover from a difficult situation and come out of it successfully. It implies that the person is resilient and able to adapt to changing circumstances in order to achieve success.

What is the origin of the idiom "land on one's feet" and when to use it?

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to [land] on {one's} feet

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ land on one's feet“ im Englischen

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