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Tommy Tran
2021-09-02 11:09
A new broom sweeps clean British proverb
A new manager will usually make drastic adjustments to prove his or her competence.
A: "I'm so glad that the new manager is very thoughtful." B: "Well, a new broom sweeps clean."
A: "What do you think of our new boss?" B: "I think he's doing a great job." A: "Definitely! A new broom sweeps clean."
To become better
Try to avoid to change something because doing something else could make things worse
As a person's power increases, his or her sense of morality lessens.
To revise, adapt, or customize something to fit someone or something
To change a situation to fit in with one's wishes or needs
This is an old proverb that was first mentioned in John Heywood Proverbs in 1546.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
