fresh start
A new beginning, without prejudices.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Moving to a new city gives me a fresh start.”
“After quitting his stressful job, he moved to the countryside to have a fresh start.”
“She decided to leave her past mistakes behind and embrace a fresh start in a different country, hoping to build a life defined by her own choices.”
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breath of fresh air
Something relieving, refreshing, or new.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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fits and starts
Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.
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flying start
An especially good start.
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fresh legs
A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.
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fresh off the boat
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.
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fresh out of
Of someone who has recently left one stage of life to begin another.
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get fresh
To flirt.
Last updated August 10, 2026