| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
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| start from scratch |
start from the beginning, go back to square one |
After the flood, we all had to start from scratch - to rebuild our lives. |
| start out |
start, begin, leave on a journey |
Fill the tank with gas and check the oil before you start out. |
| start over |
begin again, go to square one |
If I make a mistake, I start over. I go right back to the beginning. |
| start up |
start, begin, organize, begin a business |
Before you start up a business you should write a business plan. |
| start with a bang |
start well, start fast, off to a good start |
The party will start with a bang if Elton arrives by hot-air balloon. |
| state of mind |
mood, mental attitude, frame of mind |
My state of mind improves when I read a book by Northrop Frye. |
| state of the art |
most advanced, cutting edge |
Many state-of-the-art devices use the LASER beam. |
| state secret |
(See it's not a state secret) |
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| stay abreast |
be aware of developments, stay current, keep pace |
Can you stay abreast of changes in computer technology? |
| stay alive |
win enough to continue, continue in a series |
To stay alive, the Leafs must win the next two games. |
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