그림으로 보는 오늘의 이디엄(건강)

a new lease of life

: (병·걱정 따위의) 고비를 넘기고 의욕을 되찾음

To me, the election of Barack Obama feels like a new lease on life.

warts and all : (…의) 나쁜 점들까지 모두

A free press, warts and all, is an indispensable component of democracy.

ill at ease : 불편해 하는

He is normally an assured performer, but he was most ill at ease today.

a shot in the arm : 도움[격려]이 되는 것

Sounds like a shot in the arm for real democracy.

recharge your batteries

: (한동안 휴식을 취해) 에너지[원기]를 재충전하다

Mr Taylor: This is where you recharge your battery overnight effectively.

kick the habit : 나쁜 습관을 버리다.

The drug, called varenicline, already is sold to help smokers kick the habit.