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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Start from scratch
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Start from scratch

A.

To decide quickly without a thought

B.

To take advantage of something

C.

To be unsuccessful

D.

To begin from the very beginning

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: "Start from scratch"
Meaning: To begin from the very beginning, without any preparation, advantage, or prior work. (शुरू से शुरू करना)
Example: After losing the data, the designer had to start the entire project from scratch.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
Back to square one – Start over
Wipe the slate clean – Forget past actions and begin anew
Begin from ground zero – Start with nothing
Turn over a new leaf – Start afresh in behavior or attitude

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