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back to the drawing board

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Definition


To start over from the beginning.

Context : Business
Category: Metaphor
Semantic: start, start over
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Usage of “back to the drawing board”

  1. It's back to the drawing board for the product definition.

Examples of idiom “back to the drawing board” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'tima7272Scott'
    tima7272Scott:

    Hmmm. The most crucial element to "Operation MIA" has fallen through. back to the drawing board. I need a drink.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'DavidD2108'
    DavidD2108:

    Being a top four candidate does feel good but its not top 1. Wish I had gotten an interview. back to the drawing board...

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'RVAfoodie'
    RVAfoodie:

    Tried a secret ingredient to put my soysage gravy over the top, but it turned my gravy red. back to the drawing board.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'marialolitabelk'
    marialolitabelk:

    NOW, MY BRACKETS IS ALL WRONG back to the drawing board

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'ryansox'
    ryansox:

    Ugh now I have a headache. We have a serious problem with the design notes. Might have to go back to the drawing boards