turn the page
The phrase "turn the page" is commonly used to signify moving on from past events or starting a new chapter in life.
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Definition
B2Life Transition
(idiomatic)To move on from a difficult situation and start anew.
Example
- After the divorce, she decided it was time to turn the page and focus on her career.
A1Reading
To proceed to the next page in a book or document.
Example
- Please turn the page to continue reading the story.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn the page":
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