I know it means the person is making a change but where did this saying start? Did I put this in the correct category?
2006-06-15 04:21:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
like starting over, becoming someone new. usually for the better.
2006-06-15 04:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by rogdogg187 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The leaf referred to here is in the context of a book. A leaf is another name for page. Turning over a leaf means turning over to a new page.
Turning over a NEW leaf means turning to a page never seen before, i.e. changing the personality of a person to something new and becoming a totally different and (generally) better person.
2006-06-15 04:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by loki_knows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Mom Knows Everything" said it best, it's like I have to work on " turning over a new leaf" when it comes to getting annoyed with some of the questions and answers I read on this site...the first sentence on my new page (leaf) should say "don't let the small stuff annoy you so much....."
2006-06-15 04:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by kate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's comparing to a leaf (page) of a book... A new page = a new beginning. Or it may even compare to the new leaf of a tree... New leaves suggest a new term of life for a tree. Not sure when or where the phrase originated though.
2006-06-15 04:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking literally, it means you are going outside, waiting under a tree for a leaf to fall, and when it falls, you are turning it over! =P
2006-06-15 04:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a reference to turning a new page....like in a notebook, or diary...a new page would be blank, and therefore would represent a fresh start. It has nothing to do with plant leaves.
2006-06-15 04:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the seasons change so do the days of our lives...............................
(I know it's world turns but THAT didn't fit the question.heehee)
I think it is about the "tree" (you) delevoping new leaves (changes).
the old leaf that was there is dead and gone.
2006-06-15 04:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by HEATHER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means they are starting over again with no wrong doings or what ever..... usually they say that when they have alot of regrets
2006-06-15 04:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by mimi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means they are lying to themselves and everybody else by saying i'm going to start "over" and do right things for a change.
yea, right.
2006-06-15 04:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Charmed One♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New start
New way
Another chance
try again
2006-06-15 04:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by timestamps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋