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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“I think that they see there’s a real opportunity here to turn over a new leaf so long as they do the right thing,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026

All of this gave me an idea: Why not turn over a new leaf and make a big mug of spiced chai?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023

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

Fleabag, the filthy and funny but somewhat damaged character we met in the TV comedy of the same name, has been desperately trying to turn over a new leaf.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2019

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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