Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Start from Scratch

You use the term ‘Start from Scratch’ to indicate that you’re beginning from the very start without previous preparation or advantage. Example of use: “We don’t have a lot of money so we’re going to have to start from scratch.”