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Start with a clean slate Meaning in English

expression

START with uh KLEEN SLAYT
STAHT with uh KLEEN SLAYT

Definition

To begin again without considering past mistakes or problems, as if you have a new opportunity.

Usage & Nuances

This idiom is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe starting fresh after failure, conflict, or change. Often used in relationships, business, or personal growth. Not about physical cleaning—refers to opportunities or reputations.

Spanish: empezar desde cero - volver a empezarPortuguese (BR): começar do zero - recomeçarPortuguese (PT): começar do zero - recomeçarChinese (Simplified): 从头开始 - 重新开始Chinese (Traditional): 從頭開始 - 重新開始Hindi: नई शुरुआत करना - शुद्ध पृष्ठ से शुरू करनाArabic: بدء صفحة جديدة - البدء من جديدBengali: নতুনভাবে শুরু করা - শূন্য থেকে শুরু করাRussian: начать с чистого листаJapanese: 白紙（はくし）から始める - 心機一転するVietnamese: bắt đầu lại từ đầu - làm lại từ đầuKorean: 처음부터 다시 시작하다 - 새 출발하다Turkish: yeni bir sayfa açmak - sil baştan başlamakUrdu: نئے سرے سے شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai dari awal - memulai lembaran baru

Example Sentences

After the argument, they decided to start with a clean slate.

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Losing his job gave him a chance to start with a clean slate.

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Let’s start with a clean slate and forget the past.

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She moved to a new city to start with a clean slate.

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After all those mistakes, I just want to start with a clean slate and do better this time.

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Sometimes, the best way to fix things is to start with a clean slate.

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