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Definition of turn over a new leaf

turn over a new leaf

verb

  • to make a positive change in one's life.
                                                                    

    Citation from "Chapter 5", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Nov 24 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 24 2011.

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