Break new ground

A great idiom!

"Break new ground" is a common English expression that means to do something innovative, pioneering, or groundbreaking. It can also imply taking a risk or venturing into uncharted territory.

Here are a few examples of how you might use this idiom:

  1. "The company is breaking new ground with their latest sustainable energy project." (Here, the company is doing something innovative and pioneering in the field of sustainable energy.)
  2. "The artist's latest sculpture is breaking new ground in the world of abstract art." (Here, the artist is creating something new and innovative in the world of abstract art.)
  3. "The team is breaking new ground by developing a new treatment for a previously incurable disease." (Here, the team is taking a risk and venturing into uncharted territory to develop a new treatment.)

The phrase "break new ground" is thought to have originated from farming, where breaking new ground means to till and prepare previously unplowed land for planting. In a figurative sense, it means to clear a path or make a new start in a particular field or area.

I hope that helps!