English Explanatory Dictionary

what goes up must come down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. All trends will end; a rise (in the stock market, in a person's political or social influence, etc.) will be followed by a fall.
  2. Substance induced euphoria is followed by withdrawal (often used to describe stimulants though same applies to many other drugs).

Word forms

what goes up must come down

Related words

you win some, you lose some every dog has its day the meek shall inherit the earth
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