Hledat
to wipe the slate clean
01
to forget about past disagreements or mistakes and start fresh
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Idiom
Example
Despite their previous failures, the team wiped the slate clean and came back stronger than ever.
I want to wipe the slate clean and start over with you.
02
to forgive and forget someone's debt, enabling them to start fresh without any financial obligations
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Example
The generous benefactor decided to wipe the slate clean for struggling students by paying off their outstanding school debts.
The government implemented a program to help small businesses by wiping the slate clean of their outstanding tax debts, providing them with a fresh start.
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