Idiom idiom
get a second wind
Meaning
Have more energy after having been tired
Examples
“I am tired, but I usually get a second wind after dinner.”
“After resting for a few minutes and drinking some water, the hikers got a second wind and finished the climb.”
“Although the team struggled during the first half of the match, they seemed to get a second wind and played with renewed intensity until the final whistle.”
Origin
disputed origin
disputed origin
From distance running: after initial breathlessness, a runner's breathing eases and energy returns — the 'second wind'.
Last updated June 7, 2026