'Fresh As a Daisy,' Other Daisy Expressions — VOA Learning English
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And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English.
On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.
The natural world gives us many of our expressions -- from weather to animals to plant life. Today we talk about a kind of flower.
Fresh as a daisy
Daisies are big, bright, happy-looking flowers. They stand upright on strong stems. So, if we describe someone as being “fresh as a daisy” we mean they seem well-rested and full of energy.
We often say we are fresh as a daisy after resting or getting cleaned up. Here is an example. After an all-day hike, I was very tired. But after a shower and short rest, I felt fresh as a daisy and ready for the next activity.
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