In one way, Mr. Browns 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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new broom — new brooms N COUNT: usu sing Someone who has just started a new job and who is expected to make a lot of changes can be referred to as a new broom. [JOURNALISM] The company seemed set to make a fresh start under a new broom … English dictionary
new broom — noun Etymology: from the proverb “a new broom sweeps clean” : a person recently established in a position of authority and vigorous in exercise of his duties … Useful english dictionary
new broom — new manager or supervisor who tries to change orders and procedures … English contemporary dictionary
new broom sweeps clean — A new person makes many changes. A proverb. * /The new superintendent has changed many of the school rules. A new broom sweeps clean./ … Dictionary of American idioms
new broom sweeps clean — A new person makes many changes. A proverb. * /The new superintendent has changed many of the school rules. A new broom sweeps clean./ … Dictionary of American idioms
new\ broom\ sweeps\ clean — proverb A new person makes many changes. The new superintendent has changed many of the school rules. A new broom sweeps clean … Словарь американских идиом
new broom sweeps clean — a new person makes many changes We discovered the truth to the expression a new broom sweeps clean when our new boss changed everything in our organization … Idioms and examples
new broom sweeps clean — something new and in good condition works better … English contemporary dictionary
a new broom — a new ˈbroom idiom (BrE, often disapproving) a person who has just started to work for an organization, department, etc, especially in a senior job, and who is likely to make a lot of changes • Well, you know what they say A new broom sweeps… … Useful english dictionary
a new broom sweeps clean — ► a new broom sweeps clean proverb people newly appointed to positions of responsibility tend to make far reaching changes. Main Entry: ↑broom … English terms dictionary
