THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
A new lease of life
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Renewed energy or usefulness that allows someone or something to continue more actively.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Joining the walking group gave her a new lease of life.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Joining the walking group gave her ________.
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A new lease of life — Renewed energy or usefulness that allows someone or something to continue more actively.
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Renewed energy or usefulness that allows someone or something to continue more actively.
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When to use it
Use it for a person who feels re-energised or something given renewed purpose. This is the UK form; it suits conversation and general writing.
More examples in context
- A fresh coat of paint gave the old café a new lease of life.
- The grant gave our community project a new lease of life.
Usage note
The US variation is “a new lease on life.” The expression is figurative and does not necessarily refer to a legal lease or a medical recovery.
A short conversation
A: Is the old reading room still being used?
B: Yes, the children’s club has given it a new lease of life.
A: I am glad it has a purpose again.
One more practice question
Which change gives a project a new lease of life?
A. New support that restores its activity and lets it continue.
B. A final closure that ends all its activities.
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A. The project gains renewed energy or a longer useful future.
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