Meanings
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of his or her new environment.
Example Sentences
1
He's still fresh off the boat, so he doesn't know his way around the city yet.
2
Sarah is fresh off the boat, and she's already making friends with everyone.
3
They could tell he was fresh off the boat because of his heavy accent.
4
I felt like a fish out of water when I was fresh off the boat and didn't know anyone.
5
Being fresh off the boat, he was unaware of the local customs and traditions.
