fresh meat

idiom slang culinary

"Fresh meat" can refer to newly butchered animal flesh or be used idiomatically to describe newcomers or targets for various intentions.

Definition

A2Culinary

(literal)Recently slaughtered animal flesh, suitable for cooking or consumption.

Example

The butcher shop offers a wide selection of fresh meat daily.
Chefs prefer fresh meat for its superior taste and texture.

B1Social

(informal, neutral)A newcomer or someone new to a particular group or activity.

Example

The senior members always keep an eye on the fresh meat during the first week of training.
As fresh meat in the office, she was eager to prove herself.

B2Social

(informal, negative)A person who is seen as a target for deception, humiliation, or ridicule.

Example

The bullies looked at the new student as fresh meat.
Scammers often target fresh meat who are unfamiliar with online fraud.

C1Social

(informal, negative)Someone viewed as a potential love interest or one-night stand, often objectifying them.

Example

The party was full of people looking at each other as fresh meat.
She hated being treated like fresh meat by the club-goers.

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