breathe life into

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Related Words

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• encourage
• energize
• invigorate
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• rejuvenate
• rekindle
• renew
• renovate
• repair
• restore
• resurrect
• resuscitate
• revitalize
• strengthen