shot in the arm
Meaning: a sudden and encouraging effect on something.
Example: The speech was an absolute shot in the arm for the crew members aboard the ship. Read more ➺
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never say die
Meaning: don't get discouraged or give up, no matter what.
Example: Things look bad for the team, but never say die. A miracle could happen. Read more ➺
no feeling is final
Meaning: no situation is permanent.
Example: Even though you performed poorly last semester, charm up. No feeling is final. Read more ➺
stand a chance
Meaning: to have a possibility of succeeding, even if a remote one
Example: Do you believe that you stand a chance of getting that job? Read more ➺
when life gives you lemons
Meaning: make the best out of a difficult situation
Example: She tried to live by the motto 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' Read more ➺
silver lining
Meaning: sadness or unpleasant things can have a positive side effect
Example: If it's the tough time in your life, it comes with many silver linings. Read more ➺
hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
Meaning: be optimistic but ready for hard times as well
Example: The tendency these days is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Else in our days we would never be speaking about failing an exam. Read more ➺
ray of sunshine
Meaning: someone or something that brings hope into the lives of others
Example: Amid the sorrow her son had been a real ray of sunshine. Read more ➺
every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning: there is something good in everything that's bad
Example: Reena was depressed to be confined to bed after her surgery, but over time, when she could spend a lot of time with her family and catch up with old friends, who came to visit her, she realized that every cloud has a silver lining. Read more ➺
