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From scratch

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Adverb

1
from the beginning, especially without relying on resources or other advantages wordnet

Prep_phrase

1
From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation. idiomatic
"There were so many errors in the program that the programmer decided to rewrite it from scratch."
2
From basic materials or raw ingredients. idiomatic
"She said she wanted to build a new house from scratch."

Etymology

From the scratch drawn in the ground serving as the starting line of a foot race. A runner “starting from scratch” received no handicap, but started at the beginning of the course.

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