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start over

idiom

to begin again; to return to the beginning


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  1. 01

    flying start

    An especially good start.

  2. 02

    fresh start

    A new beginning, without prejudices.

  3. 03

    head start

    An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.

  4. 04

    if I'm not there, start without me

    I am not interested in the event and do not plan to attend.

  5. 05

    running start

    An initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.

  6. 06

    start a family

    To conceive one's first child

  7. 07

    start a fresh hare

    To divert a discussion or argument from its conclusion.

  8. 08

    start with a clean sheet

    To begin something anew, without being hindered by past mistakes, problems or biases; to start all over again.

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