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Definitions

start from scratch

VERB
go back to square one
Synonyms
WEAK
begin again go back to the drawing board make a fresh start make a new beginning wipe the slate clean

Example Sentences

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"This means that tech companies in China, when they're building a new AI model, don't have to start from scratch," says Olson.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He was going to rip up the Wolverines’ roster and start from scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 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

I wanted to lie in a French crib and start from scratch, learning the language from the ground floor up.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris