wipe the slate clean
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To start fresh by forgetting past mistakes or disagreements
- 1After the argument, they decided to wipe the slate clean and move on.
- 2The company wants to wipe the slate clean and improve its reputation.
Imagine erasing all the bad things that happened before and starting over with a fresh start. It's like getting rid of all the old problems and starting with a clean slate. It's a chance to forget about past mistakes or arguments and begin again.
Remember, wiping the slate clean doesn't mean ignoring lessons learned. Use past experiences to make better decisions moving forward. It's about starting fresh with wisdom, not repeating the same mistakes.
in a shared office environment
Starting Fresh
Mark
Hey Melissa, I know we had some disagreements last week.
Melissa
Yeah, but let's wipe the slate clean and focus on the new project.
Mark
Agreed, a fresh start sounds good to me.
Melissa
Great, let's make this project a success together.
at the hotel reception
A New Beginning
Karen
Hey Kenneth, I know we've had some misunderstandings during our trip.
Kenneth
Yeah, but let's wipe the slate clean and enjoy the rest of our vacation.
Karen
I agree, let's focus on making new memories.
Kenneth
Sounds perfect, I'm looking forward to it.
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Similar to "wipe the slate clean":
- 1start anew
- 2begin again