Year dot

Meaning

The beginning of a new year or the start of something new.

Usage

• After finishing his studies, John started his career at his dream job in the year dot.
• My grandparents got married on New Year's Day, which is considered their year dot.
• We decided to buy a house and move into it as soon as we could, in the year dot.
• I made my first sale of my new business on day one, which was my year dot.
• My parents started dating when they were just teenagers, so they can say that their year dot was when they fell in love.

Roots and History

The idiom "year dot" is a British English idiom that originated in the 19th century. It refers to the beginning of a new year or the start of something new, which is often considered as the first day of a new chapter or adventure. In the past, the year was always divided into two halves, with January 1st marking the end of one year and the beginning of another. However, in modern times, the New Year's Day celebrations have become more significant, and it is now considered as the start of a new year or the year dot.

Synonyms in English

• New dawn
• Fresh start
• Beginning of an era
• Starting point
• Zero hour

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "debut d'une nouvelle année" (beginning of a new year)
• Spanish: "primer día de un nuevo año" (first day of a new year)
• Italian: "inizio di un nuovo anno" (beginning of a new year)
• Chinese: "新年首日" (New Year's Day)
• Japanese: "新年初日" (New Year's Day)

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