fresh legs
Substitutes with energy
Fresh legs describes the renewed energy or stamina that comes from rest or substitution.
In sports, a coach brings in fresh legs when players tire: We need fresh legs in the second half.
The phrase applies beyond athletics to anyone replacing someone who's fatigued: Let me take over the driving—I've got fresh legs.
Brief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- second windRenewed energy after fatigue
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- final lapRace's concluding revolution
homestretch · surge · closing speed · distance running · ultramarathon · breakaway
Exchange of one for another
- line changeSwapping players during play
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- midfielderCentral pitch position
- strikerOne who hits targets
defender · relay · hockey · soccer · basketball · rotation · bench player · fourth quarter
What takes another's place
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- reserveSupply kept back
- reliefEasing of distress
- alternateOccur in succession
reinforcement · bench · second-string · changeover · swap · rotation · platoon · depth chart
Regaining what was lost
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- rest dayScheduled break from exertion
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- relaxationState of being unwound
respite · rejuvenation · restoration · energy · readiness · preparation · taper · carb loading
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- second windRenewed energy after fatigue
- kickFoot-delivered strike
final lap · homestretch · surge · closing speed · distance running · ultramarathon · breakaway
substitution
Exchange of one for another
- line changeSwapping players during play
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- midfielderCentral pitch position
striker · defender · relay · hockey · soccer · basketball · rotation · bench player · fourth quarter · second half
replacement
What takes another's place
alternate · reinforcement · bench · second-string · changeover · swap · rotation · platoon · depth chart · cavalry
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- rest dayScheduled break from exertion
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
relaxation · respite · rejuvenation · restoration · energy · readiness · preparation · taper · carb loading · recharged
- sports edgesadvantage, home field, home court, home ice, power play
- reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
fresh legstired legs
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