shot in the arm
Energizing dose received
A shot in the arm is something that provides renewed energy, encouragement, or momentum.
The metaphor comes from an injection of medicine or stimulant: The grant was a shot in the arm for the struggling nonprofit.
It implies a boost that revives or reinvigorates something flagging.
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- boostUpward push or increase
- energy boostIncrease in vigor
- fillipMinor encouraging boost
- inoculationInjection conferring disease resistance
spur · catalyst · immunization · pick-me-up · vaccine · incentive · rejuvenation · encouragement · motivation · pep talk · syringe · energizer · adrenaline rush · stimulus · invigoration · revitalization · fresh start · new lease on life
- Boostspower-up, buff, upgrade, bonus, boost
- body metaphorsbackbone, blind spot, gut feeling, headache, heartbeat
- boostersbooster, boosting, enhancer, amplifier, power-up
- energy boostersenergy boost, energy drinks, caffeine, coffee, B vitamins
shot in the armkiss of death
Ultimately ruinous act
death blow · body blow · nail in the coffin · crushing blow · slap in the face
shot in the armdeath knell
Omen of ending
beginning of the end · downward spiral · slide · decline · downturn
shot in the armdeath knell
Omen of ending
final nail in the coffin · crippling blow · stumbling block · obstacle · impediment