idiom
on the road to recovery
on the ROHD too rih-KUV-er-ee
ɒn ðə roʊd tuː rɪˈkʌvəriListen
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Syllable breakdown
ontheroadtorecovery
Dictionary meaning
in the process of recovering from illness, injury, or a difficult period; progressing toward restored health or normal functioning even though full recovery has not yet been achieved; the road metaphor emphasises that recovery is a journey requiring time, progress, and continued effort rather than an instantaneous return to health
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