breathe life into

breathe (new) life into something

to bring ideas and energy to something Changes in the performance have breathed new life into a show that seemed ready to close. He has promised to breathe new life into the organization.

breathe (new) life into something

to make something that was boring seem interesting again Breathe new life into a tired old bathroom with a coat of brightly coloured paint in this season's exciting colours.

breathe life into

Also, breathe new life into. Revive someone or something. For example, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shows one how to breathe life into a drowning victim , or Her appointment breathed new life into the firm. This term is used both literally, for reviving a person who has stopped breathing temporarily, and figuratively, for giving new impetus to or renewing some project. Also see breath of fresh air.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zahida	-	Arabic
Lulu	['lu:lu:]
CiarÁN	KEER-awn, KEE-ar-awn	Irish
ŞEhzade	-	Turkish
Maren	MAH-ren (Danish)	Danish, Norwegian
Goodrich	['gud.ritʃ]