Faire table rase
Example: Après les erreurs, il faut faire table rase et recommencer.
Definition
"Faire table rase" means to completely clear away past mistakes or problems and start anew. It is often used to signify wiping the slate clean and beginning fresh without carrying over previous errors or difficulties.
Etymology
The phrase "faire table rase" comes from French, literally translating to 'make a clean table.' It originally referred to clearing a table entirely, symbolizing the idea of starting over from scratch. Did you know it evokes the image of wiping a table clean of all crumbs and marks before a new meal?
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To wipe the slate clean