in the (first) flush of

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Definition of in the (first) flush of

: in the early and exciting time of (something) She published her first novel while still in the flush of youth. Everyone felt hopeful in the first flush of victory.

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in the final/last analysis

in the firing line

in the first degree

in the (first) flush of

in the first instance

in the first place

in the flower of one's youth

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