The breath of life to/for somebody

phrase

Something or someone that gives buoyancy, energy, inspiration, or purpose to a person's life.

Writing has always been the breath of life for him.
Visual representation of "the breath of life to/for somebody" - Something or someone that gives buoyancy, energy, inspiration, or purpose to a person's life.

Often appears as...

  • be the breath of life to somebody
  • find the breath of life in something

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something essential or necessary for survival.

For many people, access to clean water is quite literally the breath of life.
Visual representation of "the breath of life to/for somebody" - Something essential or necessary for survival

Often appears as...

  • the breath of life to millions
  • the breath of life to plants

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something or someone that gives buoyancy, energy, inspiration, or purpose to a person's life.

Writing has always been the breath of life for him.
Visual representation of "the breath of life to/for somebody" - Something or someone that gives buoyancy, energy, inspiration, or purpose to a person's life.

Often appears as...

  • be the breath of life to somebody
  • find the breath of life in something

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something essential or necessary for survival.

For many people, access to clean water is quite literally the breath of life.
Visual representation of "the breath of life to/for somebody" - Something essential or necessary for survival

Often appears as...

  • the breath of life to millions
  • the breath of life to plants

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "the breath of life to/for somebody"
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Emotional Essence

Describes a passionate aspect of life that's deeply fulfilling or emotionally vital to someone.

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Caring for animals became the breath of life to her after retiring.
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Inspiration Source

Used to convey the idea of someone finding profound motivation or creativity in something.

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The stunning landscapes were the breath of life for his poetry.
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Personal Relevance

Highlights something's significant personal importance to someone's identity or sense of self.

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Teaching is not just a job to her; it's the breath of life.
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Emotional Essence

Describes a passionate aspect of life that's deeply fulfilling or emotionally vital to someone.

Illustration for Emotional Essence
Caring for animals became the breath of life to her after retiring.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inspiration Source

Used to convey the idea of someone finding profound motivation or creativity in something.

Illustration for Inspiration Source
The stunning landscapes were the breath of life for his poetry.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Relevance

Highlights something's significant personal importance to someone's identity or sense of self.

Illustration for Personal Relevance
Teaching is not just a job to her; it's the breath of life.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Essence

Describes a passionate aspect of life that's deeply fulfilling or emotionally vital to someone.

Illustration for Emotional Essence
Caring for animals became the breath of life to her after retiring.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Inspiration Source

Used to convey the idea of someone finding profound motivation or creativity in something.

Illustration for Inspiration Source
The stunning landscapes were the breath of life for his poetry.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Relevance

Highlights something's significant personal importance to someone's identity or sense of self.

Illustration for Personal Relevance
Teaching is not just a job to her; it's the breath of life.
Visual representation of the word "The breath of life to/for somebody"

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