Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.

Turn over a new leaf

Options:

To begin again

To stop finally

To plant a tree

To take a break

Correct Answer:

To begin again

Explanation:

The correct meaning of the given idiom "turn over a new leaf" is to begin again.

This idiom means to start fresh and to make a change for the better. It is often used to describe someone who is trying to change their bad habits or who is trying to start a new chapter in their life.

The other options are incorrect:

  • To stop finally: This does not mean the same as "turning over a new leaf." Stopping finally means to stop doing something, while turning over a new leaf means to start something new.
  • To plant a tree: This does not mean the same as "turning over a new leaf." Planting a tree is a way to help the environment, while turning over a new leaf is a way to change your life for the better.
  • To take a break: This does not mean the same as "turning over a new leaf." Taking a break is a way to rest and relax, while turning over a new leaf is a way to make a change for the better.