"back in the saddle" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=back in the saddle}} back in the saddle
  1. Returned to one's normal, healthy, functioning state, as from an interruption or setback.
    Sense id: en-back_in_the_saddle-en-phrase-KI~A7MMm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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