turn over a new leaf
To engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.
Every year he resolves to turn over a new leaf and start exercising.
ADJ
new, young
autumn, dead, dry, fallen, falling, rotting, rotten
The autumn leaves turned brilliant red and gold before dropping from the trees.
broad
The broad leaves of the plant were perfect for shading the garden in summer.
heart-shaped, oval
The lotus has a large oval leaf that floats on the surface of the water.
green, yellow, etc. | glossy, hairy, leathery, mottled, shiny, spiky, variegated
bay, lettuce, oak, tea, etc.
She picked fresh bay leaves from the plant to add to her soup.
VERB + LEAF
have
The oak tree in our yard has green leaves that turn red every autumn.
break/burst/come into, grow, produce, put out
After the cold winter, the apple tree finally began to produce new leaf in April.
shed
Our old oak tree sheds leaves all over the garden every fall.
LEAF + VERB
appear
After weeks of rain, tiny new leaves started to appear on the bare branches.
turn, yellow
In autumn, the leaves on the trees gradually turn red and gold before falling to the ground.
fall
rustle
As we walked through the forest, the autumn leaves rustled beneath our feet.
LEAF + NOUN
litter, mould
After the autumn storm, we swept up piles of leaf litter from the garden path.
PHRASES
in full leaf
By June, the garden's oak trees were in full leaf, providing plenty of shade for the summer months.