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from scratch

ADVERB
from the very beginning
Synonyms
WEAK
from square one from the ground up from the top initially

Example Sentences

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"I'm starting from scratch with apprentices in this sector, unlike electricians where they have grounding at college for at least a year."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

If no action is taken by May 13, the legislation will expire and the process will have to start from scratch, she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The restaurant serves Italian food and makes its pasta from scratch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Try making your nut butters from scratch before adding in the chia seeds.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

My mom and dad agreed that with the money from the sale, they’d be able to build a world-class gymnastics-training center from scratch.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles