fresh out of {sth}
1
having finished one's supply of something very recently
The idiom "fresh out of something" originated from the idea of a supply or stock of something being recently depleted or exhausted. The word "fresh" in this context implies that the depletion is recent or immediate, indicating that the item is no longer available. This idiomatic expression is used to describe a situation where there is a complete lack or depletion of a specific item or resource. It emphasizes that the item has just been used or consumed and is no longer available.
- They checked their inventory, but apparently they're fresh out of the blender that's on sale.
- I wanted to make pancakes for breakfast, but we're fresh out of eggs.
- I was planning to watch a movie tonight, but it seems we're fresh out of popcorn.
- I was hoping to get a copy of the latest bestseller, but the library is fresh out of stock.