xīn​guān​shàng​rèn​sān​bǎ​huǒ

a new broom sweeps clean

Senses

新官上任三把火 xīn​guān​shàng​rèn​sān​bǎ​huǒ a new broom sweeps clean

(idiom) a newly appointed official makes bold changes or several impressive achievements to show their ability and establish authority.

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