The difference between Fall on one's face and Land on one's feet

When used as verbs, fall on one's face means to fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner, whereas land on one's feet means to be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.


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  1. Fall on one's face as a verb (idiomatic):

    To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.

  1. Land on one's feet as a verb (idiomatic):

    To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.

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