Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clean slate

idiom

/klēn sleɪt/

Definition

A fresh start or opportunity, free from past experiences or mistakes.

Examples

After the tough year, she was ready for a clean slate in 2023.
The company decided to give its employees a clean slate and start fresh after the merger.
He moved to a new city to create a clean slate for his life.

Meaning

The phrase ‘clean slate’ is often used to indicate starting anew or wiping the past away, allowing one to begin again without any negative history or consequences.