ALL meanings of turn over a new leaf
turn o·ver a new leaf
T t - noun plural turn over a new leaf one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf any similar or corresponding lateral outgrowth of a stem. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a petal: a rose leaf. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf leaves collectively; foliage. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf Bibliography. a unit generally comprising two printed, blank, or illustrated pages of a book, one on each side. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a thin sheet of metal: silver leaf. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a lamina or layer. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a sliding, hinged, or detachable flat part, as of a door or tabletop. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a section of a drawbridge. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a single strip of metal in a leaf spring. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf a tooth of a small gear wheel, as of a pinion. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf leaf fat. 1
- noun plural turn over a new leaf Textiles. shaft (def 14). 1
- verb without object turn over a new leaf to put forth leaves. 1
- verb without object turn over a new leaf to turn pages, especially quickly (usually followed by through): to leaf through a book. 1
- verb with object turn over a new leaf to thumb or turn, as the pages of a book or magazine, in a casual or cursory inspection of the contents. 1
- idioms turn over a new leaf in leaf, covered with foliage; having leaves: the pale green tint of the woods newly in leaf. 1
- idioms turn over a new leaf take a leaf out of / from someone's book, to follow someone's example; imitate: Some countries that took a leaf out of American industry's book are now doing very well for themselves. 1
- idioms turn over a new leaf turn over a new leaf, to begin anew; make a fresh start: Every New Year's we make resolutions to turn over a new leaf. 1
- phrase turn over a new leaf If you say that you are going to turn over a new leaf, you mean that you are going to start to behave in a better or more acceptable way. 0
- noun turn over a new leaf to begin a new and improved course of behaviour 0
- noun turn over a new leaf to reform; make a fresh start 0
- noun turn over a new leaf to reform; resolve to improve one's behaviour 0
- noun turn over a new leaf to make a new start 0