How to Pronounce "start with a clean sheet"
expression
START with uh KLEEN SHEET
STAAT with uh KLEEN SHEET
Definition
To begin something again from the beginning, without any previous mistakes or problems affecting you. It means having a fresh start.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈʃit
British English
stˈɑːt/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /ʃˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START with uh KLEEN SHEET
UK
STAAT with uh KLEEN SHEET
Listen in Context
After the argument, they decided to start with a clean sheet.
Moving to a new city let him start with a clean sheet.
Sometimes it's good to start with a clean sheet after failure.
Let's forget the past and start with a clean sheet.