turn over a new leaf
Verb

turn over a new leaf

  1. (idiomatic) To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.
    Every year he resolves to turn over a new leaf and start exercising.
Synonyms
  • start with a clean sheet
Antonyms
  • (determination to do what is wrong or destructive) break bad
Translations
  • French: tourner une nouvelle page
  • German: ein neues Leben beginnen
  • Russian: нача́ть с чистый



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