clean slate

noun

: a person's record (as from a school or a job) that shows no evidence of any problems, broken rules, etc. : a clean record

Everyone who comes to this school starts with a clean slate.

Examples of clean slate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nelson says creating a new garden bed is like starting with a clean slate, giving you more control over layout, species selection, and ecological function. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025

Make sure to clean these six things before the first day of school so your child can begin the year with a clean slate. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025

Clear the land, then figure out the best use with a clean slate. —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Today, the logic of construction begins with the clean slate, and the most expeditious way to convert vacant places of worship into living spaces is to clear away the old and start from scratch. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025

Rhymes for clean slate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate