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 really has given her a new lease of life.

• put shoulder to the wheel
• put someone at odds with
• put someone at odds with someone
• put someone back on track
• put someone in a hole
• put someone in mind of
• put someone in mind of someone
• put someone in mind of something
• put someone in place
• put someone in their place
• put someone in the picture
• put someone in the shade
• put someone off stride
• put someone off their stride
• put someone off the scent
• put someone on a collision course
• put someone on a pedestal
• put someone on edge
• put someone on the map
• put someone on the right track
• put someone on the shelf
• put someone on the spot
• put someone out of action
• put someone out of its misery
• put someone out of mind