square one

Example Sentences

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He had to begin at square one and get to square 100.

From Salon

Explain your current level of tech knowledge: If you’ve never touched code or a script before, tell the AI you’re starting from square one and it should explain every single step you need to take.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We were mostly starting from square one, and that threw up all sorts of challenges, but also joyful surprises," he said.

From BBC

"I was back to square one," he explains.

From BBC

"A few months later, back to square one again," he added.

From BBC