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Fall/land on your feet

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Used when someone surprisingly does well despite a tough situation. SlideAfter the market crash, everyone was surprised to see her business fall on its feet.
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Emphasizes coming through hardships with favorable results. SlideEven without experience, Mia fell on her feet in her first job.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean physically falling. SlideHis business failed, but he landed on his feet with a new idea.