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breath of fresh air

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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]

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The lady from "Suits," a Californian woman of color, seemed exactly the breath of fresh air the British monarchy could do with at the time.

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“Just like a big, major breath of fresh air, for sure.”

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"It's took Diana to be that breath of fresh air in his life."

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He added: "It really feels like a breath of fresh air to be here in this room with you now."

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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.

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