👑 comeback, to make/stage a 🎤 - To return to one’s former standing after a decline, withdrawal, or lapse in popularity or ability. This term originated in America around 1900. Classic Fitzgerald wrote, “With a little effort, you could still stage a comeback,” in This Side of Paradise (1920). It’s about shooting for the stars, even when you’ve crash-landed on Earth.
Synonyms:
- Bounce back
- Resurface
- Rebound
- Revival
Antonyms:
- Decline
- Fade away
- Disappear
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Comebacks are just like boomerangs — except you’re the one who has to throw yourself back out there.” — Anonymous
Related Expressions:
- Rising from the ashes
- Phoenix from the flame
- Second wind
- Back in the saddle
- Redemption arc
Similar Proverbs:
- “The darkest hour is just before the dawn.”
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese proverb
- “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
Literature/Books/Movies:
- Book: The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim — A tale of revival in the context of IT.
- Movie: Rocky (1976) — The ultimate underdog comeback story by Sylvester Stallone.
- Song: Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson — An anthem for getting back up again.
- Poem: Invictus by William Ernest Henley — Celebrates resilience and staying unbeatable.
🚀 Follow your gut, rise when you fall, and keep those spirits high! 🍥
### Which of these is a genuine idiom for a successful return?
- [x] Rising like a phoenix
- [ ] Crawling like a snail
- [ ] Floating like a cloud
- [ ] Meowing like a cat
> **Explanation:** "Rising like a phoenix" is a genuine idiom representing rebirth or making a significant comeback. The others are purely chuckle-worthy fabrications.
### True or False: "Back in the saddle" means out of the picture.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Back in the saddle" means returning to a position of power or activity, much like a cowboy resuming his ride after a break.
### Which phrase indicates a revival?
- [x] Second wind
- [ ] First wave
- [ ] Final breath
- [ ] Earworm
> **Explanation:** "Second wind" refers to gaining energy or strength after feeling tired. The others don't quite capture the revitalizing essence.
### Choose the real idiom for making a successful return:
- [ ] Running with the wolves
- [x] Making a comeback
- [ ] Shuffling with the seahorses
- [ ] Whispering to the wind
> **Explanation:** "Making a comeback" is a common idiom for regaining past glory. The rest are creative concoctions.
### True or False: "Phoenix from the flame" means failure.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Phoenix from the flame" refers to revitalization after adversity, emerging triumphantly just like the myths of the phoenix.
### Which phrase doesn't belong in the context of comebacks?
- [ ] Redemption arc
- [ ] Revival
- [ ] Rebound
- [x] Decline
> **Explanation:** While "redemption arc," "revival," and "rebound" all hint at bouncing back, "decline" suggests the opposite.
### What is *Rocky* (1976) known for?
- [ ] A journey to the center of the Earth
- [x] An underdog sports comeback
- [ ] A dance competition
- [ ] A romantic tragedy
> **Explanation:** *Rocky* is quintessentially famous for depicting an underdog making a phenomenal comeback in boxing.
### Which of these describe a significant return to form?
- [x] Resurface
- [ ] Submerge
- [ ] Wither
- [ ] Entangle
> **Explanation:** "Resurface" implies coming back to a noticeable level. The rest imply disappearance or disorder.
📜 Keep pushing, keep trying, because every setback is just setting you up for a comeback!
