English / proverb
A New Broom Sweeps Clean
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A newly appointed leader often introduces drastic alterations and brings vigorous initial reforms.
In context
01
The newly installed principal replaced all school guidelines, proving a new broom sweeps clean.
02
Employees expected sudden policy overhauls since a new broom sweeps clean.
Synonyms
fresh start brings changes,new leadership reforms,new authority shakes up
Antonyms
status quo inertia,bureaucratic stagnation,resting on laurels
Collocations
proverb that a new broom,proving a new broom sweeps,expectation that a new broom