a new broome sweepeth cleane
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Meaning · English
A new person brings new energy and efficiency
Literally: a new broom sweeps clean
Examples
The new manager, with her fresh ideas, proved that a new broome sweepeth cleane
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a new broome sweepeth cleane” mean?
A new person brings new energy and efficiency Literally: a new broom sweeps clean
Is “a new broome sweepeth cleane” formal or informal?
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