a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners

== English == === Alternative forms === a new broom sweeps clean, but the old broom knows the corners a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows all the corners === Proverb === a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners (Commonwealth) New management imposes radical changes, but those with prior experience have more knowledge. ==== See also ==== a new broom sweeps clean (ellipsis)