Turn over a new leaf
verb
To start behaving in a better way.
After years of unhealthy habits, he decided to turn over a new leaf and start eating well and exercising.
Often appears as...
- decide to turn over a new leaf
- promise to turn over a new leaf
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To start behaving in a better way.
After years of unhealthy habits, he decided to turn over a new leaf and start eating well and exercising.
Often appears as...
- decide to turn over a new leaf
- promise to turn over a new leaf
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a significant, positive change in behavior or attitude.
She turned over a new leaf and became more punctual for meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated
Used when someone decides to make changes themselves, not forced by others.
He turned over a new leaf and started studying without being reminded.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
Suggests a fresh start, often after a period of mistakes or undesirable behavior.
Following her apology, she turned over a new leaf and worked to regain trust.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a significant, positive change in behavior or attitude.
She turned over a new leaf and became more punctual for meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated
Used when someone decides to make changes themselves, not forced by others.
He turned over a new leaf and started studying without being reminded.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
Suggests a fresh start, often after a period of mistakes or undesirable behavior.
Following her apology, she turned over a new leaf and worked to regain trust.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a significant, positive change in behavior or attitude.
She turned over a new leaf and became more punctual for meetings.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Initiated
Used when someone decides to make changes themselves, not forced by others.
He turned over a new leaf and started studying without being reminded.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
Suggests a fresh start, often after a period of mistakes or undesirable behavior.
Following her apology, she turned over a new leaf and worked to regain trust.
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