to wipe the slate clean
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to forget about past disagreements or mistakes and start afresh
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Idiom
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Despite their previous failures, the team wiped the slate clean and came back stronger than ever. They learned from their mistakes and used them as stepping stones toward success.
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to forgive and forget someone's debt, enabling them to start fresh without any financial obligations
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Realizing the financial strain on families during the pandemic, the bank announced a plan to wipe the slate clean for certain mortgage holders, alleviating their debt obligations temporarily.
