lift someone's spirits
to cause someone to be cheerful or euphoric.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“A kind note can really lift someone's spirits.”
“She brought flowers to the hospital to lift her friend's spirits after the surgery.”
“The unexpected news of his promotion served to lift his spirits, effectively dispelling the gloom that had clouded his mood for weeks.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026