wipe the slate clean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To make a fresh start, for example by forgetting about previous differences and disagreements.

/ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ En-au-wipe the slate clean.ogg

wipe the slate clean wipes the slate clean wiping the slate clean wiped the slate clean

bury the hatchet draw a sponge over the slate pass a sponge over the slate

hold a grudge

clean slate turn over a new leaf

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