English Vocabulary for ESL learners
Commonly-used expressions.
Expressions with NEW
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| New blood | If something such as an organisation or a sports team needs new blood, it needs to recruit people with new ideas, energy and enthusiasm in order to improve it. | “In view of the poor results, the coach decided that the team needed
new blood.”
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| Break new ground | Innovate, make a discovery or do something never done before. | "Scientists are breaking new ground in cancer research.” |
| (as) good as new | In very good condition even though it is not new, but may have been repaired. | My car has been repaired. It's as good as new again! |
| New kid on the block | The new kid on the block is someone (not just a child) who is a newcomer to an area, or a new member of a group. | "Even after several years in the company Charlie is still regarded as the new kid on the block.” |
| Turn over a new leaf | If a person turns over a new leaf, they decide to change their behaviour and lead a better life. | “When Ted left prison, he was determined to turn over a new leaf.” |
| New lease of life | A person who has a new lease of life has more energy or better health than before and can live with greater enjoyment or satisfaction. | "Moving closer to his children has given Walter a new lease of life” |
| New to this game | To say that you are new to this game means that you have never been involved in this sort of activity before. | "I want to join Facebook but I don't know how to start. I'm new to this game." |
Please note that British English spelling is used on this website.