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Definition bounce back in American English

bounce back phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to become healthy, happy, or successful again after something bad has happened to you

Example

He's sad about Sally leaving him, but he'll bounce back.

Example

After an early defeat, she bounced back to win the championship.

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2

if a market or price bounces back, it rises again after falling

Example

AT&T's shares fell dramatically, but bounced back before the end of the day.

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Definition bounce back in American English