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Definition

To begin something anew, without being hindered by past mistakes, problems or biases; to start all over again.

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Related Idioms

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start with a clean slate

Synonym of start with a clean sheet.

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start with a clean sheet of paper

Synonym of start with a clean sheet.

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start over

to begin again; to return to the beginning

w

wipe the slate clean

To make a fresh start, for example by forgetting about previous differ …

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bust the dust

To clean dust off something, such as with a vacuum cleaner.

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make a clean breast

Often followed by of: to be honest about something; to confess.

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