Start over

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verb phrase

To begin again from the start after a failure or interruption.

We messed up the project, so we have to start over.
Visual representation of "start over" - To begin again from the start after a failure or interruption.

Often appears as...

  • start over from scratch
  • start over again
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Starting Fresh

Emphasizes discarding the old approach and creating something new.

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After the cake collapsed, we had to start over and bake a new one.
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Not Just Errors

Doesn't only apply to mistakes, but also to changes in plans or new information.

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With the updated guidelines, we need to start over and revise our strategy.
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Resetting a Process

Can refer to restarting processes, often in technology or procedures.

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The system update failed halfway through; we'll have to start over.
Visual representation of the word "Start over"

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