fall on (one's) feet

To adeptly survive a difficult ordeal or situation without suffering any major negative consequences. I wouldn't worry about Chloe—no matter what bizarre scheme she gets mixed up in, she always falls on her feet. I know you're stressed out about being laid off, but you are so skilled that I know you'll fall on your feet. How am I going to land on my feet this time? I already blew through my emergency fund the last time something went wrong with the house!

fall (or land) on your feet

achieve a fortunate outcome to a difficult situation.

This expression comes from cats' supposed ability always to land on their feet, even if they fall or jump from a very high point.

1996 Sunday Post Unlike most people in Hollywood who starved to get there, I just fell on my feet.

fall/land on your ˈfeet

(informal) be lucky in finding a good position, job, place to live, etc., especially when your previous situation was difficult: Well, you really fell on your feet this time, didn’t you? A job in Rome, a large flat, a company car...This expression may refer to the fact that cats are thought to always land safely on their feet, even if they fall or jump from a very high place.