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give a new lease of life
give somebody a new lease of life
(British & Australian) also give somebody a new lease on life (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 really has given her 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.