How to Pronounce "turn over a new leaf"
expression
TURN OH-vur uh NOO leef
TURN OH-vuh nyoo LEAF
Definition
To make a fresh start in your life, usually by changing your behavior or attitude in a positive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈɫif
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /æɪ/ /njˈuː/ /lˈiːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN OH-vur uh NOO leef
UK
TURN OH-vuh nyoo LEAF
Listen in Context
After the new year, she decided to turn over a new leaf.
He wants to turn over a new leaf and stop smoking.
Moving to a new city gave her a chance to turn over a new leaf.
After getting fired, Mark really tried to turn over a new leaf and be more responsible.