Idiom refers to a word,
phrase or an expression whose collective meaning differs from their individual (words)
meaning.
Turn over a new leaf
Meaning: To change for the
better, try to improve, give up bad habits, etc.
Ex.: After his bullish
behavior landed him in serious trouble with the cops, Tom turned over a new leaf.
Wild goose chase
Meaning: fruitless search or
pursuit, unsuccessful search, etc.
Ex.: The robbers made the
cops to go on a wild goose chase.
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