Meaning: To change your behavior for the better.
Examples:
That’s it – I’m quitting smoking! I’m turning over a new leaf!
A lot of people try to turn over a new leaf when the New Year begins.
She decided to turn over a new leaf and start studying harder.
Pop Quiz:
You might be turning over a new leaf if you…
A. start exercising more regularly.
B. totally stop exercising.
C. continue exercising the same amount you usually do.
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The correct answer is A. Exercise is good for you, and if you start exercising more regularly, that means you maybe exercise a couple times a week rather than once a month – which is a textbook example of turning over a new leaf. Now go out there and start turning over those new leaves!
I knew some older adults before they died ,they turning over their new leaves . (became good or bad ).
Sorry ! I misunderstand this idiom. Let me type another comment.
If you cut down the red meat. your health will turning over you new leaf.
Actually, your first comment sounded more accurate. People often try to turn over a new leaf when they see death coming!
I want to turn over my new leaves,but I couldn’t find the way.It is always easy to say than do it
If I know my destiny, I will turn over a leaf.
If I know my destiny, I will turn over a new leaf.