Getting the job offer was a new lease on life.
•When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
new lease of life — If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life … The small dictionary of idiomes
new 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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
new 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. … … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
new 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.… … Wiktionary
new\ 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 … Словарь американских идиом
New lease of life — If someone finds new enthusiasm and energy for something, they have a new lease of life … Dictionary of English idioms
new lease on life — See a new lease on life … English idioms
new lease on life — new chance to live, extra time to live … English contemporary dictionary
a 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… … Useful english dictionary
give 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… … New idioms dictionary
