sprung back
Snapped into place
Sprung back describes the action of returning quickly to an original position or state after being compressed, stretched, or displaced.
A rubber band sprung back after being pulled, or a door sprung back on its hinges.
The phrase often appears in past tense narratives: The branch sprung back and hit me in the face.
Figuratively, it can describe recovering from setbacks: The economy sprung back after the recession.
- bouncedReturned after hitting surface
- reflectedCast back, as light
- ricochetedDeflected after striking
- snapSudden sharp sound
- recoilBackward force from discharge
rubber band · elastic · reawakening · recovery · redemption · rebounded · fortitude · perseverance · leap · jump · adaptability · revival · healing · vault · refracted · tension · shock absorber · kickback
sprung backcollapsed
Fell inward suddenly
gave up · crumbled · succumbed · fell apart · broke down
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