English / idiom
Clean Slate
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A fresh beginning wherein prior mistakes, debts, or infractions are entirely disregarded
In context
01
The mediator helped both disputing departments agree on a clean slate to rebuild their cooperation.
02
Relocating to the regional office offered Maria a clean slate to display her leadership potential.
Synonyms
fresh start,tabula rasa,new beginning
Antonyms
encumbered past,stained reputation,lingering baggage
Collocations
start with a clean slate,provide a clean slate,wipe the slate clean