Phrase guide

start afresh

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To start or restart doing something from the beginning or with a clean slate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • That was a debacle. We'll start afresh.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 重新開始 /重新开始 (chóngxīn kāishǐ) — restart from the beginning
  • Finnish: aloittaa alusta — restart from the beginning
  • French: reprendre à zéro — restart from the beginning