spring back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To recoil; to bounce back; to recover to an improved position.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The bough sprang back and hit us square in the face.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spring back” mean?
To recoil; to bounce back; to recover to an improved position.
Is “spring back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.