turn over a new leaf

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.

Japanese Meaning

心機一転する / 新たなスタートを切る / 更生して新しい生活を始める

After years of bad habits, she decided to turn over a new leaf and focus on her health.

長年続いた悪い習慣を断ち、彼女は心を入れ替えて健康に専念することにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.

Every year he resolves to turn over a new leaf and start exercising.

turns over a new leaf

（ present singular third-person ）

turning over a new leaf

（ participle present ）

turned over a new leaf

（ participle past ）

turned over a new leaf

（ past ）