a shot in the arm Значение & определение

Значение на a shot in the arm на български

• 0 something that has a sudden and positive effect on something, providing encouragement and new activity:

  • Fresh investment would provide the shot in the arm that this industry so badly needs.

• 1 something that has a sudden, strong, positive effect on something:

  • Winning this award has been a big shot in the arm for the students.