English Explanatory Dictionary

turn over a new leaf

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.

Pronunciation

En-au-turn over a new leaf.ogg

Word forms

turn over a new leaf turns over a new leaf turning over a new leaf turned over a new leaf

Etymology

Figurative by the same metaphor as with turn the page.

Synonyms

start with a clean sheet turn the page

Antonyms

break bad

Related words

get one's act together wipe the slate clean
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