On the rebound
adverb
In the act of bouncing back from a low or difficult situation.
After her divorce, she was on the rebound and decided to travel the world.
Often appears as...
- feel on the rebound
- be on the rebound
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Beginning a new relationship soon after ending one, usually to cope with the breakup.
He started dating again soon after his latest breakup, clearly on the rebound.
Often appears as...
- on the rebound from
- start dating on the rebound
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Bouncing back after hitting something.
The ball was on the rebound when the player caught it.
Often appears as...
- catch on the rebound
- ball is on the rebound
adverb
In the act of bouncing back from a low or difficult situation.
After her divorce, she was on the rebound and decided to travel the world.
Often appears as...
- feel on the rebound
- be on the rebound
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Beginning a new relationship soon after ending one, usually to cope with the breakup.
He started dating again soon after his latest breakup, clearly on the rebound.
Often appears as...
- on the rebound from
- start dating on the rebound
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Bouncing back after hitting something.
The ball was on the rebound when the player caught it.
Often appears as...
- catch on the rebound
- ball is on the rebound
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Journey
Used when someone recovers from an emotional low, suggesting a process.
She was on the rebound after months of mourning her lost job.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Phase
Implies that the improvement or recovery period is transitional and might change.
He seemed happier on the rebound from his illness, but only time will tell.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Change
Emphasizes a shift towards a better state after something negative.
Losing the match had her down, but now she's on the rebound.
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