kiss of life
(idiomatic, UK) Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(idiomatic, UK) Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
The lifeguard pulled the man out of the lake and gave him the kiss of life.
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