shot in the arm

1. Something that boosts one's spirits: “After my recent financial troubles, that raise was a real shot in the arm.”

Example Sentences

For Canary Wharf, the decision is a shot in the arm.

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However, risk appetite was given a much-needed shot in the arm Friday when New York Fed boss John Williams said he still sees "room for a further adjustment" at the bank's December 9-10 policy meeting.

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The sale, which was arranged off-market by Nicholas Oertli of Marella Group and Ed Marek of Marhilus Ventures, is a shot in the arm to Malibu nearly a year after the Palisades Fire destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses there.

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It’s a shot in the arm for those who believe that taxing the rich will redirect money toward working stiffs, a proposition some critics say is “wishful thinking” and would lead to capital flight.

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Horse racing is a dying brand on the sports landscape and a possible Triple Crown winner could have a shot in the arm the sport desperately needs.

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Related Words

• assistance 
• backing 
• cheer 
• comfort 
• confidence 
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• faith 
• fortitude 
• incentive 
• inspiration 
• optimism 
• reassurance 
• relief 
• reward 
• stimulation 
• stimulus