cadere in piedi

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to fall on foot”.

Verb

cadére in piedi (first-person singular present càdo in piedi, first-person singular past historic càddi in piedi, past participle cadùto in piedi, first-person singular future cadrò in piedi, auxiliary èssere)

1. (idiomatic) to get out of a dangerous or difficult situation with minimal harm; to fall on one's feet