make something from scratch
Meaning: To make something by putting together the separate basic components, rather than using a mix or kit or buying something pre-made.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression make something from scratch is usually used to describe baked goods (sentence 1). Something made from scratch is considered to be superior to something pre-made, because it is probably made more carefully and with the best ingredients.
More idioms — Daily Life
- make the grade — To meet standards; to be satisfactory.
- make tracks — To leave, usually quickly.
- mark time — To wait out one's time by doing the minimum and without progressing.
- midas touch — The ability to make money or to be successful at everything one becomes involved in.
- mind one's own business — To not inquire about, become involved in, or interfere with other people's affairs.
- miss the boat — To miss an opportunity because one is too late.
More English idioms
- method to one's madness — Explanation; forethought or logic.
- money to burn — Extra money; money to spend however one likes.
- more something than one bargained for — More than one expected.
- nip something in the bud — To stop something before it becomes big or involved; to stop something before it gets muc…
- nix something — To cancel an idea or plan; to reject or forbid something.
- none of one's business — Private; not for anybody else to know.
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