turning over a new leaf
turning over a new leaf is the present participle and gerund of turn over a new leaf.
Meaning of turn over a new leaf
Verb
turn over a new leaf (third-person singular simple present turns over a new leaf, present participle turning over a new leaf, simple past and past participle turned over a new leaf)
- To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.
- Every year he resolves to turn over a new leaf and start exercising.
- Synonyms:
- start with a clean sheet, turn the page
Questions about turning over a new leaf
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- Turning over a new leaf is the present participle and gerund of turn over a new leaf.
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