wipe the slate clean

US /waɪp ðə sleɪt kliːn/
UK /waɪp ðə sleɪt kliːn/
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to forget past mistakes or problems and start again with a fresh outlook

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After their argument, they decided to wipe the slate clean and move forward.
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The new management promised to wipe the slate clean and address all previous issues.
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start afreshmake a fresh startturn over a new leaflet bygones be bygonesforgive and forget
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