new broom的词源

英文词源

new broom (1)

"A person who or thing which effects fundamental or numerous alterations; especially a newly appointed person who vigorously sets about making changes in personnel, procedures, etc", Late 18th cent.; earliest use found in Frederick Reynolds (1764–1841), playwright. From new + broom, with allusion to the proverb new brooms sweep clean.

中文词源

new broom：新上任者

new,新的，broom,扫帚。比喻用法。

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