Turn over a new leaf.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Start fresh and leave past mistakes behind.
- In plain terms
- Start over with a clean slate.
- What can you take from it?
- Begin again with a fresh start.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need a fresh start?
- What prevents you from starting over?
Another view
Some past actions cannot be undone.
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