Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Turn over a New Leaf

To 'Turn over a New Leaf' means to start over, to act in a different manner or change your attitude about something. Example of use: "After years of drifting from job to job, Danny turned over a new leaf and got himself a steady gig."