Meaning & use
second wind
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A renewed burst of energy or enthusiasm that follows an initial period of tiredness or difficulty.
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After the eighth mile, the runner found her second wind and picked up the pace.
The team seemed exhausted at halftime, but they got a second wind in the third quarter.
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The phrase originated in athletics, describing the point in prolonged exertion when breathing steadies and stamina unexpectedly returns.
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resurgencerenewed energy
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