get one's second wind
Meaning: To get a second burst of energy.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Nature
Origin: The expression suggests that when a person gets out of breath (wind), he/she can get a second one in order to continue. It can be used literally (sentence 1) or figuratively (sentence 2).
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- in hot water — In trouble.
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More English idioms
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- skate on thin ice — In an unsafe or risky position.
- out of a clear blue sky — Without warning.
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