bounce back (from (something))

1. to become healthy again.

I bounced back in just a few days after the operation.

2. to return to a good condition.

The economy seems to have bounced back from the recession very quickly.

Etymology: based on the idea of a ball or sounds bouncing back (= returning to a particular place)

• you bet your sweet ass
• You bet your sweet ass!
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