turn over a new leaf

释义

1. 牛津电影里 100%

   改恶从善；重新做人

   to change your way of life to become a better, more responsible person

   You have to show that you've turned over a new leaf.

   Perhaps I'm just turning over a new leaf.

电影里这样说 · 3 部

• You have to show that you've turned over a new leaf.Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
• Perhaps I'm just turning over a new leaf.Shine1996
• Well, the best thing about turning over a new leaf on Saturday night is it disappears with a Sunday morning hangover.The Chase1966

在完整场景里学

• 你能原谅我吗？2018
  • 酒吧里被旧识搭讪：a dead giveaway（一眼就露馅的破绽）
  • 卖信要现金，求预支被拒：play the game（按圈里的规矩来）
  • 酒吧里被追问秘密：Spill the beans（把秘密说出来）

同一词条的短语

• break new ground
• good as new
• … is the new
• a new broom
• a new kid on the block
• a new one on me
• what's new
• new blood
• brave new world
• breathe life into
• put a new complexion on
• teach an old dog new tricks

习语频道里接下来

• how about
• feel sick to your stomach
• run in the family
• get straight
• in place
• in vain
• in public
• and things
• it will cost you
• any day
• be another different matter
• cut some slack