新官上任三把火
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(of a newly appointed official) to make bold changes on assuming office (idiom)
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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use
- Literally
- a new official takes office and lights three fires
- Meaning
- A new leader starts by making some bold moves to establish authority; also, one is full of enthusiasm at the start. Often slightly sceptical.
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