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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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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

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 its new chief executive, Manfred Knof.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2021

“Don’t talk that way, turn over a new leaf and begin again, Teddy, my son.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott