a breath of fresh air
US /ə brɛθ əv frɛʃ ɛr/
UK /ə brɛθ əv frɛʃ ɛr/
1.
someone or something that is new, refreshing, and welcome because it is different from what has been there before
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Her innovative ideas were a breath of fresh air in the stagnant company.
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After all the serious discussions, his humor was a breath of fresh air.