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• 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

• 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

• give 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 …   New idioms 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 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

• a 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 …   English dictionary

• give 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 …   New idioms dictionary

• (a) new lease on life — an opportunity to be successful or happy after having experienced a series of difficulties. The heart operation was a complete success and has given her a new lease on life …   New idioms dictionary

• New Sabah Times — Front page, 26 April 2009 Type Daily newspaper Format Tabloid (newspaper format) Founded 1949 …   Wikipedia

• lease — [[t]li͟ːs[/t]] ♦♦♦ leases, leasing, leased 1) N COUNT A lease is a legal agreement by which the owner of a building, a piece of land, or something such as a car allows someone else to use it for a period of time in return for money. He took up a… …   English dictionary