Bit too fresh in the strait (8)

I believe the answer is:

insolent

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'bit too fresh' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'in the strait' is the wordplay.
'the strait' becomes 'solent' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'in'+'solent'='INSOLENT'

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(Other definitions for insolent that I've seen before include "Rudely disrespectful" , "Saucy" , "Rude, showing lack of respect" , "Impudent and disrespectful" , "Impertinent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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