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New BeginningsPlay
Used when something is being done for the first time or being restarted without prior progress. SlideAfter the fire, they had to rebuild their house from scratch.
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No ShortcutsPlay
Implies a process that does not rely on existing work or shortcuts; everything is done manually. SlideHe programmed the entire app from scratch.
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Hard EffortPlay
Suggests significant effort because starting from zero can be more challenging. SlideWriting her thesis from scratch was a daunting task.