Question

Shot in the Arm something that lifts your spirits, energy, and confidence

Accepted Answer

Mr. Reynolds was feeling pretty low in the hospital, but your card really gave him a shot in the arm. This 1900s idiom originated with drug use involving hypodermic needles. Then, the saying meant a short boost or false hope. A shot of medicine can make someone feel better. In the same way, anything that renews your spirits, gives you a boost, and inspires, stimulates, or encourages you is like a shot in the arm.

Idiom	Shot in the Arm
Example	Mr. Reynolds was feeling pretty low in the hospital, but your card really gave him a shot in the arm.
Meaning	something that lifts your spirits, energy, and confidence
Origin	This 1900s idiom originated with drug use involving hypodermic needles. Then, the saying meant a short boost or false hope. A shot of medicine can make someone feel better. In the same way, anything that renews your spirits, gives you a boost, and inspires, stimulates, or encourages you is like a shot in the arm.

Shot Arm Spirits Mr Reynolds Feeling Pretty Low