Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-to-square-one
idiom
/bæk tuː skwɛr wʌn/
Definition
A phrase indicating that one has to start over from the beginning after a setback, rather than moving forward as planned.
Examples
- After the project fell through, we found ourselves back to square one.
- He worked for months on the proposal, but now it seems we’re back to square one.
Meaning
To revert to the starting point or initial stage in a process after an unsuccessful attempt or failure.
Synonyms
- starting over
- beginning again
- resetting
