Correct option is A
Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Start from scratch means to begin something from the very beginning, without using any previous work or foundation.
Example: After losing all her data, she had to start her project from scratch.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· "Start afresh" – To begin again with a fresh start.
· "From the ground up" – To build or create something from the beginning.