Meaning of fall up | Babel Free
Definitions
- To benefit in the long run from what seems initially to be a setback.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fall, up.
Examples
“In fact, many of their winning mantras essentially describe the notion of falling up: "I've failed over and over again in my life," Jordan once said, "and that is why I succeed."”
“But with the gospel narrative, God provided a remedy whereby an imperfect creature can “fall up” to God's forgiveness”
“When I experienced my career-ending injury, I eventually “fell up” and landed in an exciting new career in health care.”
“A balloon full of hydrogen "falls up" in obedience to the Law of Gravity”
“Not many people fall up the stairs, most accidents are on the way down!”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.