TODAY'S IDIOM: A NEW LEASE OF LIFE

"A NEW LEASE OF LIFE"

If someone has a new lease of life, they have a new enthusiasm for living.

Example: When my uncle quit drinking it gave him a new lease of life and he started doing things he hadn't done for years.

Una nueva oportunidad de vida.

Example sentences:

• After recovering from her illness, Kathy had a new lease of life and made lots of plans for the future / Después de recuperarse de su enfermedad, Kathy tenía una nueva oportunidad de vida e hizo muchos planes para el futuro.

• After winning her battle with cancer, Misha had a new lease of life. She was going to live her life to the full / Despúes de que ganó la batalla contra el cáncer, Misha tenía una nueva oportunidad de vida. Ella iba a vivir su vida al máximo.

Additional examples:

• The operation was such a success it really has given her a new lease of life.

• The heart operation was a complete success and has given her a new lease on life.

• His grandchildren have given him a new lease of life.

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