lease

Related to lease: Rental lease

a new lease of life

1. An occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. Primarily heard in UK. After finding out that the tests came back negative for cancer, I feel as though I've been given a new lease of life! Mary's gotten a new lease of life ever since her daughter was born.

2. An extension or increase in the time in which something or someone can be useful or successful. Primarily heard in UK. Our company was given a new lease of life when we partnered with the global corporation. John's film got a new lease of life when his wealthy grandfather agreed to fund the rest of the production.

a new lease on life

An occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. After finding out that the tests came back negative, I feel as though I've been given a new lease on life! Mary's gotten a new lease on life ever since her daughter was born.

See also: lease, life, new, on

give a new lease of life

1. To give one occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. A noun or pronoun can be used between "give" and "a." After finding out that the tests came back negative for cancer, I feel as though I've been given a new lease of life!

2. To improve or refurbish something that is worn or old. A noun or pronoun can be used between "give" and "a." That new engine has really given my car a new lease of life.

lease (something) from (someone or something)

To rent a property from some person, group, or company. We're actually leasing the space directly from the government, who gave us a great discount on our monthly payments. I'm leasing the office from my father-in-law while I get my business set up.

See also: lease

lease (something) to (someone or something)

To rent a property to some person, group, or company. We actually lease the land to the oil companies while the dig for oil, and we get a percentage of the profit should they find anything. I'm leasing the office to my son-in-law while he gets his business set up.

See also: lease

lease back

1. To rent a property from the person or company to whom one sold it. The only way we could avoid losing our home was to sell it to the bank and then lease it back again.

2. To rent a property to the person or company from whom one bought it. The government is offering to buy up properties from people with vastly inflated mortgages and lease them back to them for much lower monthly amounts.

lease up

1. To grant the use or occupation of an entire building or premises under the terms of a lease. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lease" and "up." An investment group bought the entire property, kicked out the previous tenants, and leased it up at much higher rates to foreign businesses. They managed to lease up the house after it had been on the market for less than a month.

2. To be granted use or occupation under the terms of a lease. How long do you think it will take for the house to lease up in the current market conditions?

new lease on life

A new chance to happy, healthy, or successful after surviving a hardship. After the doctor declared that her cancer was in remission, Harriet felt like she had a new lease on life.

See also: lease, life, new, on

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lease something back

to sell something, then rent it from the buyer. We sold the building to a real estate firm and then leased it back. There was some tax saving involved. We leased back the building.

lease something from someone

to rent something from someone. We decided to lease the building from the owner rather than buying it. The company always leases its cars from the dealership.

See also: lease

lease something (out) to someone

to rent something to someone. The company leases cars out to its customers. Can you lease this building to me for two years? Lease out only the first two floors.

See also: lease

new lease on life

Cliché a renewed and revitalized outlook on life. Getting the job offer was a new lease on life. When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life.

See also: lease, life, new, on

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

new lease on life

A fresh start; renewed vigor and good health, as in Since they bought his store Dad has had a new lease on life. This term with its allusion to a rental agreement dates from the early 1800s and originally referred only to recovery from illness. By the mid-1800s it was applied to any kind of fresh beginning.

See also: lease, life, new, on

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a new lease of life

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

a new lease on life

BRITISH

COMMON If someone or something is given a new lease of life or a new lease on life, something makes them successful once again or improves their condition. The old oak table was another bargain, picked up for just £4 and given a new lease of life by Kim's mother. After a career as a comedian, he found a new lease of life as an actor. Swimming gave me a new lease on life — I found I had much more energy to do stuff. Note: Words such as another, fresh, or second are sometimes used instead of new. T-shirts and hats can be given a fresh lease of life with glass beads. Note: A lease is a contract by which you can rent property for a fixed period of time.

a new lease of (or on) life

a substantially improved prospect of life or use after rejuvenation or repair.

1997 BBC Vegetarian Good Food Give salads, sandwiches and jacket spuds a new lease of life with a spoonful of flavoured mayonnaise.

a (ˌnew) lease of ˈlife

(British English) (American English a (ˌnew) lease on ˈlife) a chance for somebody/something to live/last longer; a chance to get more enjoyment and satisfaction out of life: The successful heart operation gave him a new lease of life. The outside of the city hall has just been thoroughly cleaned and it’s given the old place a new lease on life.

lease up

1. To fully lease some building: The housing agency leased up the new apartment building in record time. After the new building had been on the market for only one week, the real estate agent had leased it up. The retail spaces were leased up before construction even started.

2. To become fully leased: The new office building leased up in less than a week.

a new lease on life

An opportunity to improve one's circumstances or outlook.

See also: lease, life, new, on

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

new lease on life, a

Renewed health and vigor; a fresh start, or opportunity for improvement. This seemingly very modern expression alluding to a new rental agreement dates from the early nineteenth century. Sir Walter Scott used it in a letter of 1809 concerning an invalid friend who appeared to be improving: “My friend has since taken out a new lease of life and . . . may . . . live as long as I shall.” By the mid-nineteenth century it had been transferred to any kind of fresh start.

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释义	lease Related to lease: Rental lease a new lease of life 1. An occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. Primarily heard in UK. After finding out that the tests came back negative for cancer, I feel as though I've been given a new lease of life! Mary's gotten a new lease of life ever since her daughter was born. 2. An extension or increase in the time in which something or someone can be useful or successful. Primarily heard in UK. Our company was given a new lease of life when we partnered with the global corporation. John's film got a new lease of life when his wealthy grandfather agreed to fund the rest of the production. See also: lease, life, new, of a new lease on life An occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. After finding out that the tests came back negative, I feel as though I've been given a new lease on life! Mary's gotten a new lease on life ever since her daughter was born. See also: lease, life, new, on give a new lease of life 1. To give one occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life. A noun or pronoun can be used between "give" and "a." After finding out that the tests came back negative for cancer, I feel as though I've been given a new lease of life! 2. To improve or refurbish something that is worn or old. A noun or pronoun can be used between "give" and "a." That new engine has really given my car a new lease of life. See also: give, lease, life, new, of lease (something) from (someone or something) To rent a property from some person, group, or company. We're actually leasing the space directly from the government, who gave us a great discount on our monthly payments. I'm leasing the office from my father-in-law while I get my business set up. See also: lease lease (something) to (someone or something) To rent a property to some person, group, or company. We actually lease the land to the oil companies while the dig for oil, and we get a percentage of the profit should they find anything. I'm leasing the office to my son-in-law while he gets his business set up. See also: lease lease back 1. To rent a property from the person or company to whom one sold it. The only way we could avoid losing our home was to sell it to the bank and then lease it back again. 2. To rent a property to the person or company from whom one bought it. The government is offering to buy up properties from people with vastly inflated mortgages and lease them back to them for much lower monthly amounts. See also: back, lease lease up 1. To grant the use or occupation of an entire building or premises under the terms of a lease. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "lease" and "up." An investment group bought the entire property, kicked out the previous tenants, and leased it up at much higher rates to foreign businesses. They managed to lease up the house after it had been on the market for less than a month. 2. To be granted use or occupation under the terms of a lease. How long do you think it will take for the house to lease up in the current market conditions? See also: lease, up new lease on life A new chance to happy, healthy, or successful after surviving a hardship. After the doctor declared that her cancer was in remission, Harriet felt like she had a new lease on life. See also: lease, life, new, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. lease something back to sell something, then rent it from the buyer. We sold the building to a real estate firm and then leased it back. There was some tax saving involved. We leased back the building. See also: back, lease lease something from someone to rent something from someone. We decided to lease the building from the owner rather than buying it. The company always leases its cars from the dealership. See also: lease lease something (out) to someone to rent something to someone. The company leases cars out to its customers. Can you lease this building to me for two years? Lease out only the first two floors. See also: lease new lease on life Cliché a renewed and revitalized outlook on life. Getting the job offer was a new lease on life. When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life. See also: lease, life, new, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. new lease on life A fresh start; renewed vigor and good health, as in Since they bought his store Dad has had a new lease on life. This term with its allusion to a rental agreement dates from the early 1800s and originally referred only to recovery from illness. By the mid-1800s it was applied to any kind of fresh beginning. See also: lease, life, new, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a new lease of life BRITISH, AMERICAN or a new lease on life BRITISH COMMON If someone or something is given a new lease of life or a new lease on life, something makes them successful once again or improves their condition. The old oak table was another bargain, picked up for just £4 and given a new lease of life by Kim's mother. After a career as a comedian, he found a new lease of life as an actor. Swimming gave me a new lease on life — I found I had much more energy to do stuff. Note: Words such as another, fresh, or second are sometimes used instead of new. T-shirts and hats can be given a fresh lease of life with glass beads. Note: A lease is a contract by which you can rent property for a fixed period of time. See also: lease, life, new, of Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a new lease of (or on) life a substantially improved prospect of life or use after rejuvenation or repair. 1997 BBC Vegetarian Good Food Give salads, sandwiches and jacket spuds a new lease of life with a spoonful of flavoured mayonnaise. See also: lease, life, new, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a (ˌnew) lease of ˈlife (British English) (American English a (ˌnew) lease on ˈlife) a chance for somebody/something to live/last longer; a chance to get more enjoyment and satisfaction out of life: The successful heart operation gave him a new lease of life. The outside of the city hall has just been thoroughly cleaned and it’s given the old place a new lease on life. See also: lease, life, of Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary lease up v. 1. To fully lease some building: The housing agency leased up the new apartment building in record time. After the new building had been on the market for only one week, the real estate agent had leased it up. The retail spaces were leased up before construction even started. 2. To become fully leased: The new office building leased up in less than a week. See also: lease, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. a new lease on life An opportunity to improve one's circumstances or outlook. See also: lease, life, new, on American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. new lease on life, a Renewed health and vigor; a fresh start, or opportunity for improvement. This seemingly very modern expression alluding to a new rental agreement dates from the early nineteenth century. Sir Walter Scott used it in a letter of 1809 concerning an invalid friend who appeared to be improving: “My friend has since taken out a new lease of life and . . . may . . . live as long as I shall.” By the mid-nineteenth century it had been transferred to any kind of fresh start. See also: lease, new, on The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a lease of life a new lease of life a new lease on life new lease on life new lease on life, a give a new lease of life life of the party life of the party, the the life of the party (one's) jollies References in periodicals archive * An option to renew at rents significantly less than the amounts in the original lease's later years. Rent holidays no picnic for lessors The Millers did not dispute that if a monetary default had occurred during the first three years of the lease, they were liable under the guaranty. Nothing in life is guaranteed: implied waiver of a written guaranty * Myth: Leases are engineered to avoid capitalization. Lease accounting: are current rules as bad as some say? Clarkson Insurance Agency recommends a legal review of all lease agreements before committing to any legal arrangement. Insurance insights Here's a quick way to determine whether you should lease of buy office equipment. Own or rent? Revisiting the pros and cons of leasing vs. purchasing Since most of the banks too are headquartered in Karachi they are set to focus more on Sindh province in offering consumer lease finance under the new scheme. Leasing operations in Sindh Before R6 deployment, these documents (lease, lease amendments and required lease reports) were prepared "off line" and tracked manually or with manual input to a spreadsheet. Update: Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) RENEWAL AND PURCHASE OPTIONS: Renewal or purchase options - and the length of notice you have to give the lessor before you exercise these options - may be defined in the lease. Run the lease through your management accountants and attorneys since the structure of a renewal or purchase option could affect the treatment of a lease under tax, accounting, and commercial law. Understanding LEASES If a lease is subject to those rules, the IRS may ignore its express terms and redetermine the amounts of income allocable to the landlord and rent deductible by the tenant (based on the present value of future lease payments). Rent inducements Negotiate the Lease For Your Best Tax Benefit--Most leases are written as either an operating lease or a capital lease. Equipment leasing basics At least two insurance companies write special policies for landowners who lease lands or operate hunting resorts. Land lease: sporting rights for "rent." * A five-year, 4,500 s/f office lease renewal at 110 W. Adams & Co. Real Estate In it simplest form, a sale-leaseback entails the sale of corporate real estate and the simultaneous commitment to a long-term lease, generally 15 years or longer. Is the time right for a sale-leaseback? The current state of the capital markets and an influx of capital have created a prime situation for such a transaction, writes a real estate finance expert 5, 2001, X and Y signed a 10-year agreement for X's lease of retail space in Y's newly constructed shopping center. Construction allowance in lease agreements need not be for constructing or improving property to satisfy "purpose" requirement That's the difference between the residual value (what the car is worth at lease end) and the net capitalized cost (what you pay for the car). Is car leasing for you?
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