get back on the horse
To return to an activity after a period of abstaining from the activity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You failed the test, but you should get back on the horse.”
“After she lost her first tennis match, she practiced hard to get back on the horse.”
“Despite the devastating failure of his initial startup, he resolved to get back on the horse and pursue his next venture with renewed determination.”
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
Last updated August 10, 2026