fresh out

phrase

US, informal
—used to say that one does not have any more of something
"Are there any bagels left?" "I'm sorry, we're fresh out."
—usually + of
I'm fresh out of ideas.
We're fresh out of time.

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O’Donnell’s characters are usually fresh out of divorces and staying afloat on waves of delusional self-confidence and optimism. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 San Pedro serves tacos on homemade tortillas and tortilla chips fresh out of the fryer. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Robert Favata joined Ladder 10 in 2008, fresh out of the academy. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 The company hired people fresh out of college, many with no aerospace or production experience, and mistakes started immediately. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fresh out

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“Fresh out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fresh%20out. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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