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breath of fresh air
Idioms and Phrases
New and refreshing, as in His arrival was like a breath of fresh air . This term transfers the idea of fresh air to a new approach or welcome arrival, and has largely replaced both the earlier breath of heaven and breath of spring , although the latter is still heard occasionally. [Mid-1800s]Example Sentences
He added: "It really feels like a breath of fresh air to be here in this room with you now."
Dubois is a "breath of fresh air", according to Rankin, and the 25-year-old appears to understand the importance of putting on a show - even if it might be to her detriment.
Nearly 332 million people showed up to hike, camp or simply get a breath of fresh air in America’s national parks last year.
McCullum was a breath of fresh air to English cricket, both in terms of results and the feeling towards the men's national team.
“Huge, huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. … I’m alive. I’m glad I’m here. It was just a breath of fresh air, like a new beginning.â€
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