fresh as a daisy






fresh as a daisy

very bright and cheerful – informal

This expression alludes to a daisy reopening its petals in the early morning or to its welcome appearance in springtime. The freshness of daisies has been a literary commonplace since at least the late 14th century when it was used by Chaucer.


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be fresh out of something

have just sold or run out of a supply of something - informal




break fresh ground

do something innovative which is considered an advance or positive benefit

Literally, to break new ground is to do preparatory digging or other work prior to building or planting something. In North America the idiom is break ground.




a breath of fresh air

a small amount of or a brief time in the fresh air

refreshing change




fresh blood

new or younger members of a group especially those admitted as an invigorating force




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