On the rebound In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on the rebound", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-04-28 08:04

Meaning of On the rebound

On the rebound phrase

"Someone be on the rebound" means that he or she experiences the emotions of sadness after break-up.

He is on the rebound, so he doesn't want to flirt with other girls yet.

Look at her sorrowful eyes right now, I can assure you that she is on the rebound.

The movement of bouncing back

He asserted that he deflected the ball; however, according to this footage it was clearly on the rebound off the goal post .

Getting back to full strength or doing well from an injury.

I"m on the rebound after taking these medicines

He's on the rebound after a tendon ịnjury, so I guess he won't be able to partake in the football match next week.

Other phrases about:

like a whipped dog

Having an unhappy, disappointed, or ashamed expression

give (someone) the stink eye

This phrase is used to describe someone's facial expression of disapproval or disgust toward someone else. 

whip (someone or something) into shape

To change someone or something into the good condition that you would like

down in the dumps
Sad, depressed
have a face like a wet weekend

If someone has a face like a wet weekend, they look miserable.

Origin of On the rebound

The modern sense of this metaphoric word, which alludes to a ball bouncing back, dates from the mid-1800s, though rebound alone had been used figuratively for much longer.

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To be very wet

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Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

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