new broom sweeps clean
Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-2
new broom sweeps clean in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-2 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A new broom sweeps clean
(SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (30 April))Answer & explanation
Answer: A) New management makes far-reaching changes
Explanation:
The idiom "A new broom sweeps clean" means that a new person in a position of authority (especially management) often makes many changes to improve things or assert control, especially at the beginning.
• It comes from the literal idea that a new broom sweeps more thoroughly.
• Commonly used in workplaces or institutions to indicate reforms or policy shifts introduced by new leadership.
new broom sweeps clean – questions
Has new broom sweeps clean been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – new broom sweeps clean has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-2.