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new school

idiom
Meaning

A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.


Examples
SIMPLE

This new school approach makes the work much faster.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager prefers a new school style of leadership that encourages employees to share their own ideas openly.

COMPLEX

While the traditionalists insisted on following the old protocols, the younger team members advocated for a new school methodology that prioritized digital automation over manual labor.

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    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  2. 02

    emperor's new clothes

    Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

  3. 03

    new dawn

    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

  4. 04

    new hotness

    The new popular trend; the latest and greatest thing.

  5. 05

    new kid in town

    Synonym of new kid on the block.

  6. 06

    new kid on the block

    Someone or something new to an existing community.

  7. 07

    new normal

    A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.

  8. 08

    new territory

    Synonym of uncharted territory.

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