give a new lease of life

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.

See also: give, lease, life, new

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.

See also: give, lease, life, new