Definitions

turn over a new leaf

VERB

go straight

Synonyms

WEAK

be honorable go legit mend one's ways walk the straight and narrow

VERB

reform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend improve rebuild rehabilitate remake renovate reorganize repair resolve restore revise revolutionize standardize transform

STRONG

ameliorate better convert correct cure emend mend rearrange reclaim reconstitute reconstruct redeem refashion regenerate remedy remodel renew rework uplift

WEAK

bring up to code change one's ways clean up clean up one's act go straight make amends make over shape up swear off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy harm hurt injure ruin waver worsen

STRONG

abandon forfeit kill

WEAK

impair

Example Sentences

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Jean-Pierre will take over the role of press secretary immediately following Psaki's departure on May 13 to turn over a new leaf at MSNBC.

From Salon • May 6, 2022

“Even when people move in different directions or turn over a new leaf there should be consequences,” the Columbia Democrat said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

Many people use the New Year to turn over a new leaf - to act in a way that is more rational and in our better interests.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021

Germany's No. 2 lender is trying to turn over a new leaf under new Chief Executive Manfred Knof.

From Reuters • Nov. 4, 2021

He said, ‘Brother Wolf, today is a new day and you’re going to turn over a new leaf.’

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

turn over a new leaf

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