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Learn useful phrases like "turn over a new leaf" and some common New Year messages in this short lesson. Happy New Year!


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December 31st is called New Year’s Eve and January 1st is called New Year’s Day.

New Year resolution – a decision to do something better or to stop doing something bad in the new year.
Have you made any New Year resolutions?
His New Year resolution is to read more books.

Turn over a new leaf – to start behaving in a better way
He has been very tough on his employees in the past, but he’s turning over a new leaf.

Are you going to turn over a new leaf in 2020?

Get in shape – to become stronger, fitter and healthier
I really want to get in shape this year.

Quit or give up – to stop doing sthg
She wants to quit/give up smoking in the new year

Cut down (on sthg) - to reduce something, especially the amount of sthg you eat or drink so you can become healthier
One of Phil’s resoultions is to cut down on chocolate.

Stick to sthg - to do what you say you will do or what you plan to do, and not change:
He stopped making new year resolutions because he never sticks to them

And here are some common ways to wish someone a happy new year:

Happy New Year!


The following are typical for text messages or e-mails:
All the best for 2020!
Wishing you a happy, healthy and successful new year!
Wishing you continued success in the new year!


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