new lease on life
11give 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… …
12give 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… …
13(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 …
14(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 …
15a 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 …
16give 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 …
17give 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 …
18a new lease of life — ► a new lease of life a substantially improved prospect of life or use after recovery or repair. Main Entry: ↑lease …
19a new lease of life — Renewed strength or liveliness • • • Main Entry: ↑lease …
20a new lease on life — a feeling that life will be better, a fresh start The promotion gave him a new lease on life …
