面めん目もく一いっ新しん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

complete change in appearance; transformation; improvement in reputation

A yojijukugo meaning a dramatic, positive change in how something or someone looks or is perceived. Often used for personal makeovers, organizational reforms, or reputation recovery. The third gloss (rise in reputation) is a natural extension of the core meaning.

• 彼かれは髪かみ型がたを変かえて、面めん目もく一いっ新しんした。

  He changed his hairstyle and underwent a complete transformation.

• 会かい社しゃは経けい営えい陣じんを入いれ替かえて面めん目もく一いっ新しんを図はかった。

  The company replaced its management team and aimed for a complete renewal of its image.