B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Cadere in piedi
To land on one's feet
Literal Translation
"To fall on one's feet"
What it means
To land on one's feet. Describes someone who manages to come through difficulties successfully, like a cat always landing on its feet.
Example in context
"Ha perso il lavoro ma è caduta in piedi — ha trovato qualcosa di meglio."
"She lost her job but landed on her feet — she found something better."
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