Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “put the wind in someone’s sails“ and its meaning is “to make someone feel more confident to do something”.
Example Sentence: In the past decade, Renewable (onshore wind or solar) energy’s prices have plummeted (decreased). Because while the cost of fossil fuel (coal/oil/gas)-generated electricity depends on the cost of those fuels, the renewable costs are all about the cost of the technology – costs that come down fast as we use more of them. Renewable energy’s plummeting price should put the wind in our sails.
This phrase is present in The Guardian article Renewable energy’s plummeting price should put the wind in our sails and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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