fresh out of

Idioms

Also, clean out of. Recently or completely used up or unavailable. For example, Sorry, I'm fresh out of sugar and can't lend you any, or We're clean out of small change. [Colloquial; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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“We’ve been focused on growing our alternatives business,” says Wellington’s CEO Jean Hynes, who joined the firm in 1991, fresh out of Wellesley College.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The bestselling novelist co-wrote this soapy adaptation of her own book, following a mother fresh out of prison who attempts to reconnect with her young daughter—and starts to fall for the dead father’s best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

This past year, she was fresh out of a relationship when the holiday rolled around and she found herself tearing up during scenes of Snoopy making Valentine’s crafts for his friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Rishi, 22, is fresh out of college and checks the Find My app three or four times a day.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2025

Brand-new teacher, fresh out of education school, all smiles and enthusiasm.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz

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