clean sheet



clean sheet

1. An opportunity to start fresh despite past mistakes or problems. I know we've had our differences, but I'd like to repair our friendship. Can we start with a clean sheet?
2. In sports, a game or series of games in which one side wins with the opposing side(s) being unable to score any points. Primarily heard in UK. The football team has kept a clean sheet for the last three games. I don't think anyone can score against them!
See also: clean, sheet

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Akakios-Greek, Ancient Greek
Yiorgos-Greek
Vahan-Armenian
Munashe-Southern African, Shona
MeriwetherMER-i-wedh-ərEnglish (Rare)
Ballesteros[bælə'steərɔs]