new off the irons
new off the irons
obsolete Newly created or crafted; having never been used or experienced before. She insists that the tune is new off the irons, but I could swear I heard it during my time in France last summer.
See also: iron, new, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
new off the irons
newly made or prepared; brand new. datedThe irons here are engraved stamps used for impressing a design or figure on something, as in coining money, striking a medal, or embossing paper. This sense is now obsolete and survives only in this phrase.
See also: iron, new, off
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- swear down
- swear
- the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
- clap (one) in irons
- iron in the fire
- clap
- I am so sure!
- if it's the last thing I do
- occifer
- ossifer