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

With Monday’s win, the Mets improved to 8-8, symbolizing something of a clean slate for a team that flirted with dubious history by losing its first five games. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024

Unlike most cases where bankruptcy wipes out debts and offers debtors a fresh start, the judge has ruled that Jones is not entitled to a clean slate because his wrongdoing was malicious and intentional. —Tovia Smith, NPR, 14 June 2024

Aware of the controversies and career pivots that have given him a complicated legacy, Paul sees his soaps and deodorant as a clean slate. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2024

Valuable experience leads to job placements Each year of the four-year cycle starts with a clean slate, and competition begins anew. —Kristin Shaw, Ars Technica, 20 Apr. 2024