How to Pronounce "start with a clean slate"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈsɫeɪt
British English
stˈɑːt/ /wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /slˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
START with uh KLEEN SLAYT
UK
STAHT with uh KLEEN SLAYT
Listen in Context
After the argument, they decided to start with a clean slate.
Losing his job gave him a chance to start with a clean slate.
Let’s start with a clean slate and forget the past.
She moved to a new city to start with a clean slate.