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1give 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… …
2give something a new lease of life — give (something) a new lease of life to improve something that was old or old fashioned so that it works better or looks better. I ve had that blue sofa re covered and it s really given it a new lease of life …
3give 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… …
4give a new lease of life — give (something) a new lease of life to improve something that was old or old fashioned so that it works better or looks better. I ve had that blue sofa re covered and it s really given it a new lease of life …
5new 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.… …
6a new lease of life — 1) a change to something that makes it more modern or useful This extra money could give some older hospitals a whole new lease of life. 2) new energy and enthusiasm, or better health Taking up golf in his 60s has given Dad a new lease of life …
7lease — lease1 W3 [li:s] n 1.) a legal agreement which allows you to use a building, car etc for a period of time, in return for rent lease on ▪ They took out a lease on a seven acre field. ▪ The landlord refused to renew his lease . ▪ The 99 year lease… …
8lease — [lēs] n. [ME leas < Anglo Fr les < OFr lais < laissier: see LEASH] 1. a contract by which one party (landlord, or lessor) gives to another (tenant, or lessee) the use and possession of lands, buildings, property, etc. for a specified… …
9Lease — A lease is a legal document, but can be an oral arrangement, which confers a right on one person (called a tenant or ) to possess property belonging to another person (called a landlord or lessor) to the exclusion of the owner landlord. The… …
10lease — 1 noun (C) 1 a legal agreement which allows you to use a car, building etc for a period of time, in return for rent: take out a lease (=sign a lease so that you can rent something): We ve taken out a lease on an office building. 2 a new lease of… …
