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Englishmake 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.
Example: “She made the birthday cake from scratch.”
Origin: From sports: in 19th-century races, the "scratch" was a line marked on the ground where competitors without a head start began. Starting from scratch meant starting with no advantage. Cooks borrowed it in the 20th century for making food from basic ingredients.
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