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Fall Feet Luck I Difficult Situation Hurt Damaged

Idiom to fall on your feet
Definition to come out of a difficult situation without getting hurt or damaged
Examples - The gods must like him. No matter what difficulties he gets into, he always seems to fall on his feet.
- Just as she ran out of money, she won top prize in the lottery. Talk about falling on your feet!
- He always falls on his feet. How many close calls we have had since we joined forces: yet, thanks to his luck, we have come out first best every time.
- With a stroke of luck, I fell on my feet when I chose a course entitled: 'Creative Writing for Women'.
Note Cats that drop out of trees usually have the good luck (or instinct!) to fall on their feet.

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