idiom
out with the old in with the new
OWT with the OHLD in with the NOO
aʊt wɪð ðə oʊld ɪn wɪð ðə njuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
outwiththeoldinwiththenew
Dictionary meaning
an expression advocating the replacement of old things, ideas, customs, or people with newer alternatives, often used to embrace change or progress; the phrase captures an optimistic attitude toward renewal and is frequently invoked at transitions such as New Year celebrations, leadership changes, or generational shifts; it can also carry a cautionary note about discarding things of genuine value simply for the sake of novelty
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