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The new year is the perfect moment for new beginnings and the perfect time to learn some idioms in English for the new year.

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Okay, let's start. Number one. To kick off the new year. To kick off the new year

To kick off the new year

means to start a new year

Examples

Let's kick off the new year

with a positive attitude

The best way to kick off the year the new year with a positive attitude.

The best way to kick off the year is to be surrounded by friends and family.

Number two. To turn over a new leaf.

It means to start acting or behaving better or more responsibly.

Examples.

Since I moved to New York, my life has completely changed.

I can say that I have turned over a new leaf.

You always promise to turn over a new leaf if I give you another chance, but you've proven to me time and time again that you'll never change.

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