Definition

Noun: 1. A renewed ability to breathe freely and deeply after experiencing breathlessness or exhaustion from strenuous physical activity. 2. A return of energy, enthusiasm, or strength that allows someone to continue with a difficult task or activity after a period of fatigue or discouragement.

Usage

This term is used to describe a physical or psychological recovery that enables continued effort. It often follows a period of struggle. * The runner felt exhausted after five miles but got her second wind and finished the race strongly. * After a short break and some coffee, he found his second wind and worked late to complete the project.

Advanced Usage

• "To get/have/find a second wind": This is the most common construction.
  • The team got a second wind after halftime and played much better.
• "To regain one's second wind": To recover one's energy after losing it.
  • After the initial shock, the company regained its second wind and responded to the market changes.

Variants and Related Words

• Resurgence (n): A new increase of activity or interest in a particular subject or idea.
• Revival (n): An improvement in the condition, strength, or popularity of something.

Synonyms

• Renewed energy
• Fresh start
• Resurgence
• Revival

Idioms

• "To get a second wind" is itself a common idiom.
  • Studying was hard, but I got a second wind around midnight and finished the chapter.

Noun

1. the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
2. renewed energy or strength to continue an undertaking
   • 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