idiom
turn over a new leaf
TURN OH-ver ah NYOO LEEF
tɜːrn ˈoʊvər ə njuː liːfListen
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Syllable breakdown
turnoveranewleaf
Dictionary meaning
To change one's behaviour or attitude for the better.
Examples
- After the feedback session, he pledged to turn over a new leaf in his communication style.
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