VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Give the kiss of life

Meaning:

to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on someone who has stopped breathing. It's a life-saving technique where you breathe air into the person's lungs to help them start breathing again.

Examples:

  • The lifeguard acted quickly to give the kiss of life to the drowning swimmer.
  • The paramedic arrived just in time to give the kiss of life to the unconscious child.
  • She was trained in first aid and knew how to give the kiss of life effectively.
  • After pulling the man from the wreckage, they immediately gave him the kiss of life.
  • The doctor explained how the kiss of life could save someone who stopped breathing.
  • The firefighter gave the kiss of life to a cat rescued from the burning house.
  • He hesitated for a moment but then gave the kiss of life to his friend who had fainted.
  • The onlookers watched anxiously as the nurse gave the accident victim the kiss of life.
  • The coach had to give the kiss of life to one of the players who collapsed on the field.
  • Learning how to give the kiss of life is a valuable skill everyone should have.
  • The new CEO gave the kiss of life to the struggling company with innovative ideas.
  • The artist’s latest exhibition gave the kiss of life to her fading career.
  • He saved a victim of an accident by giving him the kiss of life.
  • The renovation project gave the kiss of life to the old, abandoned building.
  • Their investment gave the kiss of life to the startup, allowing it to thrive.
  • The sequel gave the kiss of life to the dying movie franchise.
  • Adding fresh flowers gave the kiss of life to the drab living room.
  • His motivational speech gave the kiss of life to the disheartened team.
  • A good rainstorm gave the kiss of life to the parched farmlands.
  • The charity’s efforts gave the kiss of life to the community after the disaster.
  • A new coat of paint gave the kiss of life to the weathered wooden fence.