(deyim) Also, land on one's feet. Overcome difficulties, be restored to a sound or stable condition. For example, Don't worry about Joe's losing his job two years in a row—he always falls on his feet, or The company went bankrupt, but the following year it was restructured and landed on its feet. This term alludes to the cat and its remarkable ability to land on its paws after falling from a great height. [Mid-1800s]
land upright on one's feet; pull through, surmount or overcome hardship; recover, be rehabilitated
1. in a standing position.2 . in an established position or state. 3 . in a recovered condition (as from illness) "back on my feet" 4 . in an extemporaneous manner : while in action "good debaters can think on their feet"