Turn the page
verb phrase
To move to the next stage or chapter in a situation or process.
After their quarrel, they decided to turn the page and start afresh.
Often appears as...
- turn the page on
- turn the page and move on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Literally to flip to the next page in a book.
She was so engrossed in the novel that she quickly turned the page to find out what happens next.
Often appears as...
- turn the page quickly
- turn the page to continue reading
verb phrase
To change one's behavior or outlook.
He decided to turn the page on his past and focus on building a better future.
Often appears as...
- turn the page on one's past
- turn the page on bad behavior
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To move to the next stage or chapter in a situation or process.
After their quarrel, they decided to turn the page and start afresh.
Often appears as...
- turn the page on
- turn the page and move on
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Literally to flip to the next page in a book.
She was so engrossed in the novel that she quickly turned the page to find out what happens next.
Often appears as...
- turn the page quickly
- turn the page to continue reading
verb phrase
To change one's behavior or outlook.
He decided to turn the page on his past and focus on building a better future.
Often appears as...
- turn the page on one's past
- turn the page on bad behavior
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Start
Used to describe beginning again in various situations, like relationships, jobs or habits.
After leaving his job, he turned the page and pursued his dream of painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Closure
Indicates getting over an issue or past events and moving forward without looking back.
Ellen turned the page on her old disagreements, agreeing to cooperate with her colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
Emphasizes action towards a new phase, often after a period of stagnation or difficulties.
Once the team settled their disputes, they turned the page to focus on winning the championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Start
Used to describe beginning again in various situations, like relationships, jobs or habits.
After leaving his job, he turned the page and pursued his dream of painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Closure
Indicates getting over an issue or past events and moving forward without looking back.
Ellen turned the page on her old disagreements, agreeing to cooperate with her colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
Emphasizes action towards a new phase, often after a period of stagnation or difficulties.
Once the team settled their disputes, they turned the page to focus on winning the championship.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Start
Used to describe beginning again in various situations, like relationships, jobs or habits.
After leaving his job, he turned the page and pursued his dream of painting.
Pro Tip 2/3Closure
Indicates getting over an issue or past events and moving forward without looking back.
Ellen turned the page on her old disagreements, agreeing to cooperate with her colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Progressive Action
Emphasizes action towards a new phase, often after a period of stagnation or difficulties.
Once the team settled their disputes, they turned the page to focus on winning the championship.
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