idiom
turn over a new leaf
TERN OH-ver ah NOO LEEF
tɜːrn ˈoʊvər ə njuː liːfListen
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Syllable breakdown
turnoveranewleaf
Dictionary meaning
make a fresh start and improve one's behavior or lifestyle; make a positive change after a period of difficulty or bad conduct
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