Time and again, history has shown that you can never wipe the slate clean without making a mess. |
The humanitarian protocol signed in Abuja on 10 November gave both sides the chance to wipe the slate clean. |
Simply read, its message is that time and tide must be allowed to wipe the slate clean, so everyone can start again. |
With each new year comes a fresh start, a chance to wipe the slate clean, to make way for a happier, healthier, better you. |
We're the new owners with new ideas and we're making a fresh start and we're going to wipe the slate clean. |
In other words, now I can wipe the slate clean and do everything according to the rules, since I really don't have much to be ashamed of. |