turn over a new leaf

Related to word: turn

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    to make a fresh start by changing one's behavior for the better

    改過自新

    • After realizing his mistakes, he resolved to turn over a new leaf and become a better person.

      在意識到自己的錯誤後,他決心改過自新,成為一個更好的人。

    • She realized she needed to change and was determined to turn over a new leaf and start her life afresh.

      她意識到自己需要改變,並下定決心改過自新,重新開始自己的生活。

    • After many years of bad habits, he decided to turn over a new leaf and start a healthy lifestyle.

      在多年不良習慣後,他決定改過自新,開始健康的生活方式。