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動詞

fall up (三人称単数 現在形 falls up, 現在分詞 falling up, 過去形 fell up, 過去分詞 fallen up)

1. To benefit in the long run from what seems initially to be a setback.
   • 2011, Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage:

     In fact, many of their winning mantras essentially describe the notion of falling up: "I've failed over and over again in my life," Jordan once said, "and that is why I succeed."

   • 2012, James W. Geiger, Christianity and the Outsider:

     But with the gospel narrative, God provided a remedy whereby an imperfect creature can “fall up” to God's forgiveness

   • 2014, Chris Van Gorder, The Front-Line Leader:

     When I experienced my career-ending injury, I eventually “fell up” and landed in an exciting new career in health care.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fall,‎ up.
   • 2009, Randall Garrett, The Highest Treason:

     A balloon full of hydrogen "falls up" in obedience to the Law of Gravity

   • 2013, Sharon Marks, TBI - Our Never Ending Journey:

     Not many people fall up the stairs, most accidents are on the way down!