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fresh out of - Recently or completely depleted. This American colloquialism from the late 1800s is generally used for a supply of something, as in “Sorry, we’re fresh out of that brand of cereal.”
Synonyms
- Out of stock
- Sold out
- Devoid of
- Empty shelf
Antonyms
- Fully stocked
- In abundance
- Loaded up
- Overflowing
Related and Similar Terms
- Coming up empty: Not finding what you’re looking for.
- Cleaned out: Having nothing left after being used or taken.
- Running low: Almost depleted but not quite gone.
Humorous Quotes
“Ever notice how ‘fresh out of’ is never followed by something exciting like ‘fresh out of thrilling adventures?’” - Anonymous
“I asked Siri for a joke about running out of coffee… she said she’d tell it to me later because she’s fresh out of energy.” - Fictitious Barista Bot
Proverbs
- Chinese Proverb: “A fully supplied warehouse does not guarantee happy customers; it’s the rare commodity that does.”
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, Movies
- Book: “Empty Shelves and Full Hearts” by Bibli O. Files
- Song: “Ain’t Got No Leftovers” by The Pantry Bandits
- Movie: “Supply and Demand” - The tale of a small town that runs out of its most beloved condiment.
Thought-Provoking Farewell
“May your days be ever-fulfilled and your shelves never empty.”
### Which of these expressions means the same as "fresh out of"?
- [x] Running low
- [ ] Fully stocked
- [ ] Overflowing
- [ ] Up to your ears
> **Explanation:** "Running low" is an expression that implies a depletion, similar to being "fresh out of" something.
### "Fresh out of" was first noted in which century?
- [ ] 17th century
- [ ] 18th century
- [x] 19th century
- [ ] 20th century
> **Explanation:** The phrase "fresh out of" originated in the late 1800s, making the 19th century the correct answer.
### True or False: To say "fresh out of" usually refers to recently baked goods.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** This idiom can refer to any supply that has been recently depleted, not just baked goods.
