a new lease of life

Znaczenie

fresh energy, or more years of use, after a difficult time

Nowa energia lub dłuższe użytkowanie po trudnym okresie.

Przykłady

1. 1Retiring to the coast gave my parents a new lease of life.
2. 2A fresh coat of paint has given the old kitchen a new lease of life.
3. 3Since her hip replacement, Gran has a new lease of life and walks into town every day.
4. 4The new manager gave the struggling café a new lease of life, and now it's always busy.
5. 5Could a new battery give my old laptop a new lease of life, or should I buy another?

Gramatyka

Zwykle po give komuś lub czemuś albo po get. W brytyjskim angielskim of; w amerykańskim a new lease on life.

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