Get a second wind

Meaning

To suddenly have a burst of energy after being tired or near exhaustion. It usually happens in the middle of a long, difficult task.

Encouraging, active

Used in a sentence

• I was ready to quit, but then I got a second wind and finished the painting.
• He got a second wind right before the final quarter of the game.
• Sometimes a cup of coffee is all you need to get a second wind.