to cast off one 's old self

to cast off one 's old self

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is f á m á Ohu à NSU à, which means to cut off the old hair and replace the old bone marrow. It means to completely change the original appearance. It comes from Kunlun slave written by Mei Dingzuo of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Change one's appearance

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: remoulding, cutting hair and washing marrow

The origin of Idioms

The fourth fold of Kunlun slave written by Mei Dingzuo of Ming Dynasty: "you're going to change your name and escape. Where can I get you?"

Idiom explanation

Remove the old hair and replace the old bone marrow. Metaphor completely changes the original appearance.