Meaning of the word "from scratch" in English

What does "from scratch" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

from scratch

US /frəm skræʧ/
UK /frəm skræʧ/
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Idiom

1.

from the very beginning, without any prior preparation or advantage

Example:
We had to build the entire system from scratch.
She learned to cook from scratch, without using any pre-made ingredients.
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