clean slate

noun

: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record

Everyone who comes to this school starts with a clean slate.

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Among those blessed with a clean slate were several members of Biden's own family, such as his son Hunter Biden, who had been accused of influence peddling. —

Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 The New Year often brings with it visions of a clean slate — an energizing opportunity to start living our best lives. —

Ximena Vengoechea, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025 Don’t Repeat Patterns The start of a new year feels like a clean slate—a chance to leave behind past mistakes and embrace new possibilities. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 The new moon in Aquarius on Jan. 29 presents you with a clean slate, and the perfect opportunity to set new intentions around love and self-expression. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for clean slate