fall on your feet

fall on (one's) feet

To adeptly survive a difficult ordeal or situation without suffering any major negative consequences. I wouldn't worry about Chloe—no matter what bizarre scheme she gets mixed up in, she always falls on her feet.See also: fall, feet, on

fall (or land) on your feet

achieve a fortunate outcome to a difficult situation. This expression comes from cats' supposed ability always to land on their feet, even if they fall or jump from a very high point. 1996 Sunday Post Unlike most people in Hollywood who starved to get there, I just fell on my feet. See also: fall, feet, on

fall/land on your ˈfeet

(informal) be lucky in finding a good position, job, place to live, etc., especially when your previous situation was difficult: Well, you really fell on your feet this time, didn’t you? A job in Rome, a large flat, a company car...This expression may refer to the fact that cats are thought to always land safely on their feet, even if they fall or jump from a very high place.See also: fall, feet, land, on