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from the ground up

idiom
Meaning

From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.


Examples
SIMPLE

They built their new house from the ground up.

CONTEXTUAL

She started her small business from the ground up with very little money.

COMPLEX

The software engineer decided to rewrite the entire operating system from the ground up to ensure it was secure and efficient.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    common ground

    A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems; any belief, etc. held in common.

  2. 02

    ear to the ground

    The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.

  3. 03

    eyes on the ground

    One or more observers in an area of interest.

  4. 04

    facts on the ground

    The situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract.

  5. 05

    get off the ground

    To succeed or begin to succeed.

  6. 06

    go to ground

    To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.

  7. 07

    ground ball with eyes

    A weakly hit ground ball that barely evades the infielders.

  8. 08

    ground floor

    The initial stage of a project.

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