spring back

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈsprɪŋ ˈbæk/
US: /ˈsprɪŋ ˈbæk/

  1. To return quickly to an original position after being pushed, stretched, or bent.

    1. The branch will spring back when you let it go.
    2. The elastic waistband should spring back into shape after being stretched.

  2. To recover quickly from a difficult situation or feeling.

    1. She'll spring back soon enough after the initial shock.
    2. The economy is expected to spring back after a period of slow growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spring back" in English means: To return quickly to an original position after being pushed, stretched, or bent., To recover quickly from a difficult situation or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "spring back" is /ˈsprɪŋ ˈbæk/ in British English and /ˈsprɪŋ ˈbæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "spring back": "The branch will spring back when you let it go.". More examples on the page.