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how to understand " turn over a new leaf"

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helloemily
 
Reply Wed 14 Jun, 2006 02:10 am
Once you turn over a new leaf,you can't expect to change completely right away.How to understand the red words?
Thank you !
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Reply Wed 14 Jun, 2006 02:24 am
To "turn over a new leaf" is to make a fresh start.

The "leaf" referred to is the page of a book....think of it as a notebook you are writing in.
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helloemily
 
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Reply Sun 18 Jun, 2006 03:51 am
express my thanks
I'm much obliged for your reply.Thanks a lot.Best wishes.
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