lease of life
1lease on life — In BrE the idiom is take a new lease of life, whereas in AmE it is take a new lease on life …
2a new lease on life — a substantially improved chance to lead a happy or successful life * * * a new lease on life (US) (or Brit a new lease of life) : a chance to continue living or to become successful or popular again This medicine gives patients a new lease on… …
3new lease on life — {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improved manner of living. * /After his illness and his retirement, living in Hawaii was a new lease on life./ …
4new lease on life — {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improved manner of living. * /After his illness and his retirement, living in Hawaii was a new lease on life./ …
5(a) (new) lease of life — a (ˌnew) lease of ˈlife idiom (BrE) (NAmE a (ˌnew) lease on ˈlife) the chance to live or last longer, or with a better quality of life • Since her hip operation she s had a new lease of life …
6(a) (new) lease on life — a (ˌnew) lease of ˈlife idiom (BrE) (NAmE a (ˌnew) lease on ˈlife) the chance to live or last longer, or with a better quality of life • Since her hip operation she s had a new lease of life …
7new lease of life — If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A person who has a new lease of life has a chance to live longer or with greater enjoyment or satisfaction. … …
8give someone a new lease of life — give (someone) a new lease of life British & Australian, American if something gives someone a new lease of life, it makes them happy or healthy and gives them new energy after a period of illness or sadness. The operation was such a success it… …
9give a new lease of life — give (someone) a new lease of life British & Australian, American if something gives someone a new lease of life, it makes them happy or healthy and gives them new energy after a period of illness or sadness. The operation was such a success it… …
10new lease on life — noun a) An opportunity to live longer than was expected, due to some kind of reprieve. The heart transplant has given him a new lease on life. b) Figuratively, an opportunity to an improved quality of life, due to some change in circumstances.… …
