Land On One`s Feet/both Feet Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Land On One`s Feet/both Feet Idiom mean?

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land on one`s feet/both feet What does land on one`s feet/both feet mean?	come out of a bad situation successfully	My friend always manages to land on his feet no matter how difficult the situation is.
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bend (someone's) ear What does "bend (someone's) ear" mean?	to talk to someone (usually in an annoying/persistent manner)	I met my co-worker this morning and she bent my ear for almost an hour about her problems at work.

from side to side What does "from side to side" mean?	moving from one side to the other again and again	The boat was rocking from side to side during the big storm.
Skunkworks What does "Skunkworks" mean?	An unauthorised, or hidden program or activity, often research-oriented, and out of the bureaucratic chain of command is known as a 'skunkworks'.
follow one's heart What does "follow one's heart" mean?	to act according to one's feelings	I decided to follow my heart and study art rather than computer science.
the tail wagging the dog What does "the tail wagging the dog" mean?	a situation where a small part controls the whole thing	When the small group of managers began to run the large company, it was like the tail wagging the dog.
give up What does "give up" mean?	to abandon/stop something	I have decided to give up my plan to work in Hong Kong for a year.
down/out for the count What does "down/out for the count" mean?	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)	defeated, unconscious (in boxing a boxer who is on the ground must get up before the count of ten or he will lose)The political candidate seemed to be down for the count when no major figures supported him.
What goes around, comes around What does "What goes around, comes around" mean?	The good or bad you do to others is requited.
layaway plan What does "layaway plan" mean?	a plan in which one pays some money as a downpayment and then pays a little more when one is able and the store holds the goods until the full price is paid	We bought our furniture on the layaway plan at the store.
on credit What does "on credit" mean?	to buy something using credit	I bought the new stereo on credit.
dosh What does "dosh" mean?	money; cash
as bald as a baby's backside What does "as bald as a baby's backside" mean?	completely bald	The man who works in the post office is as bald as a baby's backside.
off the hook What does "off the hook" mean?	not at risk anymore; not obligated or required to do something anymore

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Land On One`s Feet/both Feet Idiom