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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom. Cissy promised to turn over a new leaf and keep her room clean from now on.
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.
    Cissy promised to turn over a new leaf and keep her room clean from now on.

    A.

    To tease someone

    B.

    To start behaving in a better way

    C.

    To take a chance

    D.

    To accept immediately

    Correct option is B


    Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Idiom: Turn over a new leaf.
    Meaning: To change one’s behavior for the better or start afresh, often by adopting good habits.
    Example: After being late to class several times, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · “Mend one’s ways” – to reform.
    · “Start from scratch” – to begin again.
    · “Clean the slate” – to forget past mistakes and start anew.

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