fall up
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To benefit in the long run from what seems initially to be a setback.
- In fact, many of their winning mantras essentially describe the notion of falling up: "I've failed over and over again in my life," Jordan once said, "and that is why I succeed."2011, Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage:
- But with the gospel narrative, God provided a remedy whereby an imperfect creature can “fall up” to God's forgiveness2012, James W. Geiger, Christianity and the Outsider:
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- When I experienced my career-ending injury, I eventually “fell up” and landed in an exciting new career in health care.2014, Chris Van Gorder, The Front-Line Leader:
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fall, up.
- A balloon full of hydrogen "falls up" in obedience to the Law of Gravity2009, Randall Garrett, The Highest Treason:
- Not many people fall up the stairs, most accidents are on the way down!2013, Sharon Marks, TBI - Our Never Ending Journey:
- Related terms
- fail upwards