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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