fresh

be as fresh as a daisy

to be full of energy and enthusiasm. It's been a long drive but give me a cup of tea and I'll soon feel fresh as a daisy.

See also: daisy

be fresh from swh (British, American & Australian)

to have just finished education or training in a particular school or college and not have much experience. Our course is taught by a young professor fresh out of law school.

See also: from

be fresh out of something (American & Australian)

to have just finished or sold a supply of something, and have no more left. Sorry, we're fresh out of bread this morning.

a breath of fresh air

someone or something that is new and different and makes everything seem more exciting. Angela's like a breath of fresh air when she comes to stay. After all the criticism, his positive comments came as a breath of fresh air.

See also: air, breath

get fresh

to show by your actions or words that you want to have sex with someone. If he tries to get fresh with you, tell him to keep his hands to himself. (usually + with)

get fresh with someone (American & Australian)

to talk to someone in an impolite way or behave in a way which shows you do not respect them. Don't you get fresh with me, young lady!

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(like) a breath of fresh air

pleasantly different. Selena was a talented and beautiful entertainer, a breath of fresh air in an industry full of people all trying to copy each other.

See also: air, breath

fresh from something

having just finished something. The South African president is set to begin a trip to the United States fresh from a key election victory.

Usage notes: from the literal meaning of fresh newly produced or made

See also: from

fresh from somewhere

having just arrived from somewhere. As a 16-year-old fresh from Argentina, she won two important music competitions in three weeks.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fresh (= newly produced or made)

See also: from

fresh out of something

1. having just completed something. We hired her fresh out of law school.

Usage notes: often said about someone who has just completed an educational program

2. having just finished or sold all of something. Sorry, we're fresh out of grapefruit juice. Would you like orange juice instead?