clean slate

noun

: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record

Everyone who comes to this school starts with a clean slate.

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Don’t Repeat Patterns The start of a new year feels like a clean slate—a chance to leave behind past mistakes and embrace new possibilities. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 The new moon in Aquarius on Jan. 29 presents you with a clean slate, and the perfect opportunity to set new intentions around love and self-expression. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Trump’s team has other avenues to explore, but his path is narrowing towards a clean slate. —

Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024 Also, any hope of a new Sens beat reporter being brought onboard? · Aug 29 With wide-open LW slots and a clean slate with a new coach, Nick Robertson has never had a better opportunity to earn and keep an NHL roster spot with the Leafs. —

James Mirtle, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clean slate