🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

ताज़ी हवा का झोंका

Pronunciation / Transliteration: taazi hava ka jhonka

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Breath of fresh air/ə ˌbrɛθ əv ˌfrɛʃ ˈɛər/
noun phraseCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसकी नई योजना कंपनी के लिए ताज़ी हवा का झोंका साबित हुई।"

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2 senses
As noun phrase
  1. 1

    A person, thing, or place that is pleasantly new, refreshing, and different.

    "Her modern management style was a breath of fresh air for the struggling company."
  2. 2

    Something that restores energy, enthusiasm, or optimism to a dull or oppressive situation.

    "The unexpected rainfall felt like a breath of fresh air after weeks of drought."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The idiom originates from the literal experience of stepping outside into clean, cool air after being in a stale or stuffy environment. It entered metaphorical usage in the 20th century to describe anything that pleasantly revitalizes a situation, person, or institution.

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