咸鱼翻身 - Salted Fish Turnaround

定义：
比喻原本落魄、失败或不起眼的人，后来突然翻转命运、取得成功。

词语来源：
咸鱼原本是干瘪静止的食物，“翻身”象征死气沉沉的东西重新活过来，因此比喻逆转命运。

例句：

• “他以前穷得不得了，现在事业成功，真的是咸鱼翻身。”

• “那支多年垫底的球队终于夺冠，可谓咸鱼翻身。”

Definition:
A dramatic reversal of fortune; someone previously unsuccessful suddenly becomes successful.

Origin:
In Chinese culture, salted fish is lifeless and static. For a salted fish to “turn over” is almost miraculous, symbolizing unexpected revival or success.

Example Usage:

• “After years of struggling, his business suddenly took off — really 咸鱼翻身.”

• “That failing football club finally won the championship. Total salted fish turnaround.”