Meaning
To return to the beginning of a process or task.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in corporate culture to describe failed projects. Commonly used in casual conversation and sports commentary.
Don't overthink it
It's a very common phrase, don't worry about being too formal.
Meaning
To return to the beginning of a process or task.
Don't overthink it
It's a very common phrase, don't worry about being too formal.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
After the error, we had to go back to ______ one.
The idiom is 'square one'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesAfter the error, we had to go back to ______ one.
The idiom is 'square one'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is always 'square one'.
Related Phrases
Back to the drawing board
synonymStart over with a new design
Start from scratch
synonymStart from nothing