His precision shot after 21 minutes was the perfect tonic for the hosts.

It was the same every time she visited them; a perfect tonic for any pangs she might feel about not having a family of her own.

Just the perfect tonic before the beginning of a project, which would monopolize his professional efforts for the next twelve months.

The way the Mets' anemic bullpen has performed lately, Gooden's outing was the perfect tonic.

Luckily "Seabiscuit" was available as the perfect tonic.

The perfect tonic to all the negative footy vibes.

Finally, there is the perfect tonic for those tourists looking for something a little less mainstream.

Pat Weaver of Today saw the little chimp on the Como show and thought he would be a perfect tonic for his morning program.

Joanna Lumley provides the perfect tonic with a picture of her wearing hotpants.

Instead, it proved to be the perfect tonic in a season that has seen more false dawns than a Hollywood studio.