wipe the slate clean
Example Sentences
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"This is the Budget that is needed to wipe the slate clean and to put our public finances on a firm trajectory," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024
I didn’t start out as strong but I’m getting better, so I think we might need to wipe the slate clean and start over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2024
Wyden said Wednesday that Credit Suisse's "pending acquisition does not wipe the slate clean," urging the U.S.
From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2023
The goal for the Americans after their best opening day in 46 years was to wipe the slate clean and play as though the Ryder Cup was just starting.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 25, 2021
After everyone was gone, Dal turned and set down the rag he had been using to wipe the slate clean.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
