A fresh start Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹɛʃ/ /ˈstɑɹt

uh FRESH START

UK

æɪ/ /fɹˈɛʃ/ /stˈɑːt

uh FRESH STAAT

Definition

An opportunity to begin something again in a new or positive way, leaving behind past problems or mistakes.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, positive expression often used when talking about life changes, opportunities, or starting over. Common with verbs like 'give', 'get', 'make'. Sometimes used after difficult times or failures.

• Spanish: un nuevo comienzo - un nuevo inicio
• Portuguese (BR): um novo começo - um novo início
• Portuguese (PT): um novo começo - um novo início
• Chinese (Simplified): 一个新的开始
• Chinese (Traditional): 一個新的開始
• Hindi: एक नई शुरुआत
• Arabic: بداية جديدة
• Bengali: নতুন শুরু - নতুন জীবন (figurative)
• Russian: новый старт - начать с чистого листа
• Japanese: 新たなスタート - 新しい始まり
• Vietnamese: khởi đầu mới
• Korean: 새로운 시작
• Turkish: yeni bir başlangıç
• Urdu: نئی شروعات
• Indonesian: awal yang baru

Example Sentences

She moved to a new city for a fresh start.

basic

After the accident, he needed a fresh start.

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Sometimes moving on means giving yourself a fresh start.

basic

Quitting that job was tough, but honestly, I needed a fresh start.

natural

After the breakup, she saw moving abroad as a fresh start.

natural

You shouldn't be afraid of a fresh start—sometimes it's exactly what you need.

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