what goes up must come down
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Proverb
- (figurative) 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.
- (figurative) Substance induced euphoria is followed by withdrawal (often used to describe stimulants though same applies to many other drugs).
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- every dog has its day, the meek shall inherit the earth (≈"what is down will go up")
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