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Idiom of the day - Turn Over a New Leaf
Thursday, March 10, 2016
To turn over a new leaf means to make a fresh start or a new beginning, to start behaving in a different and better way. Many people like to try and turn over a new leaf on New Year's Day.
Example usage: I have made a mess of my life but from today, I will turn over a new leaf.
Idiom of the day - A Last-Ditch Effort
Thursday, March 10, 2016
A final try at doing something; the last possible attempt.
Example Usage: I made one last-ditch effort to get her to stay but it was no use; We are making a last-ditch effort to finish our work in time for the deadline.
Did you know...? The expression 'a last-ditch effort' has its origins in military terminology. The 'last ditch' was, in military terms, the last line of defence.
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