be in the first flush of (something)

To be in the beginning or early stages of something. Of course they're happy now—they're still in the first flush of marriage! Oh, my darling, you're only in the first flush of youth—you have so much to learn. Everyone is totally head over heels when they're in the first flush of love.

See also: first, flush, of

See also:

the first flush of (something)
the first flush of youth, enthusiasm, etc.
in the first flush
in the first flush of (something)
come to an understanding
understanding
two of a kind
poison the well
pay scot and lot (for something)

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