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wipe the slate clean to make it possible to start something again, without any of the mistakes or problems of the past. The time he spent in prison should have wiped the slate clean. wipe the slate clean to forget all past problems or mistakes and start something again. Rogers hoped he could wipe the slate clean and forget about his failed business. Usage notes: also used in the form have a clean slate: She wanted to have a clean slate to start with. |
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I believe we forgot everything, except of course, personal fear, and it seemed to wipe the slate clean and give us a fresh start. |
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