second wind

English

Noun

second wind (plural second winds)

  1. A renewed feeling of energy after a period of inactivity.
    • 1951, C. S. Lewis, Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia:
      There is no need to describe how they toiled back up the gorge. It was pretty hard work, but oddly enough everyone felt more cheerful. They were getting their second wind; and the word supper had had a wonderful effect.
    • 1985, “You're Only Human (Second Wind)”, Billy Joel (music):
      Don't forget your second wind / sooner or later you'll feel that momentum kick in

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