kiss of life
Britishnoun
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mouth-to mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation in which a person blows gently into the mouth or nose of an unconscious person, allowing the lungs to deflate after each blow
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something that revitalizes or reinvigorates
Example Sentences
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It was thrilling at first, a much-needed kiss of life to a team that won only one of its previous 17 matches.
From BBC
With prayers, songs and devotion, they’ll give the cathedral the kiss of life and celebration to nudge aside the pain the April 15, 2019, blaze inflicted on French hearts and Catholic faithful around the world.
From Seattle Times
The change has come from the kiss of life given to England's Test cricket by captain Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.
From BBC
But Jenner’s insecurities served as the kiss of life for her namesake beauty brand, which she launched in 2014 with — what else? — lip kits.
From Fox News
The kiss of life they delivered to the historic structure on Victory Drive was akin to a princess laying lips on a frog, making a nearly century-old ballpark appealing again.
From Washington Times
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