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from scratch
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from the point at which something began
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "from scratch" and when to use it?
The phrase "from scratch" originated as a cooking term, meaning to start a recipe using only basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs. It implies that the cook is making everything from the very beginning, rather than using a pre-made mix or other shortcuts. Over time, the phrase has come to be used more broadly to describe starting any sort of project or task with no prior preparation or assistance. It suggests that the person or team must start with the very basics and build up from there.
Exemple
The survivors outlived the hardships of the disaster and rebuilt their lives from scratch.
She joined a cooking class and learned to make a flavorful curry paste from scratch.
They went apple picking and decided to make apple butter from scratch.
He made homemade pudding from scratch using milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.
She’s an old-school chef who refuses to use shortcuts, insisting on making everything from scratch.
