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return to form

idiom
Meaning

A return to a former state of success or brilliance.

Examples
SIMPLE

The athlete is finally returning to form.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long injury, the star player returned to form and scored three goals in the final match.

COMPLEX

The novelist returned to form with her latest book, which critics praised as a brilliant recovery from her previous lackluster work.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    in any way, shape, or form

    In any way at all; whatsoever.

  2. 02

    return the favor

    To do something for someone similar to what they did for you.

  3. 03

    return to one's muttons

    To get back to the business at hand.

  4. 04

    take form

    To take shape

  5. 05

    true to form

    According to one's nature; as expected.

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