Give a new lease of life British Verb + object/complement UK informal
To make someone feel happy or well after a time of illness or misery.
I know that you are sad about Peter's death. Going abroad may give you a new lease of life.
The successful operation has given him a new lease of life.
To improve something that is old, so it works better.
They need to give this computer a new lease of life.
The old house should be given a new lease of life.
Used to refer to an opportunity someone takes advantage of to do something they want
To refer to a favorable opportunity that should be seized quickly.
The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
All I can do is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.