How to Pronounce "start with a clean sheet"
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈʃit
START with uh KLEEN SHEET
stˈɑːt/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /ʃˈiːt
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.