new broom

Noun

Meaning

new broom (plural new brooms)

A new leader or management.
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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Synonyms

modifier innovator pacesetter transformer modernizer

Examples

Burnley's schools have had a new broom and have essentially been knocked down and started again in 2006. Source: Internet

By the way, they say a new broom sweeps much better than the old one,” said Meyiwa. Source: Internet

Although I don’t really need a new broom, I took a trip Wednesday to one of our local box stores to window shop. Source: Internet

Sure, there will be changes - I’m the “new broom“ so I’m busy updating all of the menus, introducing more options for function food and making sure that our quality stays right up there.” Source: Internet

The Members must decide whether Ian Gorst is to be given another chance to do the things some suggest he’s had ample time to do during the last six years, or whether John Le Fondré’s new broom should sweep the past away in favour of a fresh start. Source: Internet

The new broom at company HQ in Pacific Quay has spotted an obvious place to save money. Source: Internet

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