started from scratch

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had nothing when he began, began without any resources
start from scratch
To start from a position at (or behind when used with a distance) the usual starting line (the scratch), particularly in races such as running or boating
start from scratch
To create something with the most basic ingredients; to create something without using components or work which has been completed by others
start from scratch
begin from zero, begin with nothing