From-scratch Definition

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(idiomatic) From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation.

There were so many errors in the program that the programmer decided to rewrite it from scratch.
When the writer finished writing his book, it was stolen and now he has to rewrite it from scratch.
He had no money and no rich friends, so he had to build his business from scratch.
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(idiomatic) From basic materials or raw ingredients.

She said she wanted to build a new house from scratch.
He was out of pancake mix so he had to make the batter from scratch.
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Origin of From-scratch

  • 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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From-scratch Sentence Examples

  • We even had to learn to start fire from scratch.

  • Make food from scratch as much as you can.

  • Installing a new patio door in a hole that was previously occupied by a similar door usually goes smoother than installing a door from scratch.

  • You can also make your own from scratch with a few simple ingredients.

  • Concept Glasses claims that all of their replicated models are redesigned from scratch and that they all offer UV 400 level protection.

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FFRFRO

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HCHTCH

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Words Starting With F and Ending With H

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With F12 Letter Words Ending With H