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new broom

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A new leader or management.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In one way, Mr. Brown's position is particularly difficult, because unlike other political leaders he cannot claim to be a new broom. The Economist in article "Labour pains" on Dec 1st 2007

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uusi luuta — new leader or management
  • Polish: nowa miotła — new leader or management