Fresh start Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɹɛʃ/ /ˈstɑɹt

FRESH START

UK

fɹˈɛʃ/ /stˈɑːt

fresh STAHT

Definition

A 'fresh start' is when you begin something again in a new and positive way, often after a problem or difficult time.

Usage & Nuances

'Fresh start' is informal but widely used in both spoken and written English, especially in contexts of life changes, new jobs, or relationships. Common collocations: 'make a fresh start', 'give someone a fresh start'. Not usually used for small, everyday tasks.

• Spanish: nuevo comienzo - empezar de cero
• Portuguese (BR): recomeço - novo começo
• Portuguese (PT): novo começo - recomeço
• Chinese (Simplified): 新开始 - 重新开始
• Chinese (Traditional): 新開始 - 重新開始
• Hindi: नई शुरुआत
• Arabic: بداية جديدة
• Bengali: নতুন শুরু - নতুন পথচলা
• Russian: новый старт - новое начало
• Japanese: 新たなスタート - 新しい出発
• Vietnamese: khởi đầu mới - bắt đầu lại
• Korean: 새 출발 - 새로운 시작
• Turkish: yeni bir başlangıç - temiz bir sayfa
• Urdu: نیا آغاز - نئی شروعات
• Indonesian: awal yang baru - memulai dari awal

Example Sentences

After moving to a new city, she wanted a fresh start.

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He saw losing his job as a chance for a fresh start.

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A new year is a perfect time for a fresh start.

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Let's put the past behind us and make a fresh start.

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Sometimes all you need is a fresh start to change your life.

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Divorce was tough, but it gave both of them a fresh start.

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