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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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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 there's a failure or unavailability during this phase you have to go back, or even start from scratch," Carroll said.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

"We were close to finishing the collection and we had to go back and start from scratch."

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Not only was out lifestyle going to change dramatically, but they also knew they would have to start from scratch.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers