Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “a shot in the arm” and its meaning is “(figuratively) boost, fillip, stimulus, impetus, encouragement; (literally) an injection of medical drugs”.
Example Sentence: “The free trade deal between India and the U.K. will usher in a new era in the annals (history) of India-British trade cooperation. The renewed partnership will bring in enormous changes not only in trade, but enhanced cooperation in agriculture, education and health sectors.”… With India set to becoming the world’s third largest economy by 2050, India not only becomes the U.K.’s most preferred partner, its 1.5 million diaspora in the isles (islands) would get a shot in the arm when the free trade agreement (FTA) is signed.
This phrase is present in The Hindu article The FTA talks between India and the United Kingdom and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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