A new lease on /of life

Posted by Neil Frowe on November 08, 2001

A new lease on life seems to make sense, suggesting that life is once again yours to occupy, like a property. Why then is it always quoted as a new lease of life? Any sources, folks?

• A new lease on /of life P 11/10/01
• A new lease on /of life masakim 11/09/01
• A new lease on /of life Bob 11/09/01
  • A new lease on /of life ESC 11/09/01
    • PS ESC 11/09/01
      • New lease on? of? life R. Berg 11/09/01
        • Of... Alex 11/09/01
          • Of... ESC 11/09/01
            • Of... Bruce Kahl 11/09/01
              • Of... Bob 11/09/01