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In English / High School | 2014-05-28

What does it mean to go "back to square one"?

Asked by RosemarieDobkins

Answer (3)

Going back to square one means to go back to the beginning and see where to go from there. Figure out where you went wrong and try a different way to approach a problem.

Answered by mortnc77 | 2024-06-10

The phrase 'Back to Square One' is an English idiom that indicates the necessity to start an activity or process again from the beginning due to failure or unsatisfactory** results**. ;

Answered by CharlotteRampling | 2024-06-18

The phrase 'back to square one' is an English idiom that means having to start over due to failure or unsatisfactory results. It often implies that despite previous efforts, the initial position remains unchanged, necessitating a restart. This idiom is commonly used in various scenarios, including personal projects and work-related tasks.
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Answered by CharlotteRampling | 2024-12-23