claw (one's) way back from (something)

claw (one's) way back from (something)

To work hard to regain something after a significant loss or setback. He'll have to claw his way back from that serious injury if he wants to be our starting quarterback next season.
See also: back, claw, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • investment
  • recoup
  • recoup (something) from (someone or something)
  • recoup from
  • claw back
  • retrieve
  • retrieve from
  • retrieve from (someone, something, or some place)
  • retrieve from some place
  • claw (one's) way (somewhere)