Where British Phrases Came From

Monday, Aug 24, 2020, 10:22 am
By:Tony Williams


#20 Start From Scratch



This phrase comes from the world of horse racing back in medieval times. The race was started by somebody scratching a line in the ground with their sword and if the rider did something wrong, such as cutting a corner, then they were forced back to the beginning and to start from scratch.


Start From Scratch-Where British Phrases Came From
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