Antonyms for turn over a new leaf


Grammar : Verb
Spell : leef
Phonetic Transcription : lif


Definition of turn over a new leaf

Origin :
  • "to turn over (the pages of a book)," 1660s, from leaf (n.). The notion of a book page also is in the phrase to turn over a (new) leaf (1570s). Related: Leafed; leaved; leafing.
  • As in reform : verb correct, rectify
  • As in go straight : verb reform

Synonyms for turn over a new leaf

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