break new ground

English

Verb

break new ground

(literally) To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
(by extension) To initiate a new venture, especially something never before attempted.

Synonyms

See also Thesaurus:innovation

Translations

To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building

French: creuser un nouveau terrain

To initiate a new venture

French: ouvrir de nouvelles voies

See also

break ground

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