Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
start-from-scratch
idiom
/stɑrt frʌm skræʧ/
Definition
To begin from the very beginning, without any prior work or preparation.
Examples
- After losing everything in the fire, she had to start from scratch to rebuild her life.
- He decided to start from scratch with a new business idea after the last one failed.
- They stripped the old house down and started from scratch with a new design.
Meaning
The phrase means to create or develop something from the ground up, usually implying that no prior resources or advantages are being used.
Synonyms
- begin anew
- start over
- build from the ground up
