HyperDic: second_wind

English > 2 senses of the expression second wind:
NOUNattributesecond windrenewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking
actsecond windthe return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
English > second wind: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningrenewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking.
Examples
  • "She had dinner and got a second wind to finish painting"
  • "the employers, initially taken by surprise at the pace of developments, regained their second wind"
Broaderenergy, push, get-up-and-goenterprising or ambitious drive
English > second wind: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion.
Broaderbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilationThe bodily process of inhalation and exhalation

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