Acting Brand New

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Categories: Social Slang

Acting brand new is a slang term that refers to a person who is suddenly behaving in a way that is unfamiliar or different from their usual self. It implies that the person is acting as if they have a higher status or are better than others.

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is acting snobbish or arrogant, disregarding their previous behavior or relationships. It implies a sudden change in behavior towards others, often in a negative or condescending manner.

Example 1:
Person A: “Did you see how Sarah ignored us at the party last night?”
Person B: “Yeah, she’s been acting brand new ever since she got that promotion.”

Example 2:
Person A: “I can’t believe John is too good to talk to us now.”
Person B: “I know, ever since he started dating that famous actress, he’s been acting brand new.”

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