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Start from Scratch (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Start from Scratch"?
The term "start from scratch" means to do it all over again from the beginning.
Examples of Use:
- I spilled black ink down the canvas. Now I have to start from scratch.
- As no one had written about this topic before, the PhD student had to start his research from scratch.
- I've lost count thanks to you. I'll have to start from scratch now!
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