idiom
build from the ground up
BILD from the GROWND UP
bɪld frəm ðə ɡraʊnd ʌpListen
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Syllable breakdown
buildfromthegroundup
Dictionary meaning
create something entirely from scratch, starting with the most basic elements without relying on any pre-existing structure, framework, or prior work; implies thorough and complete construction
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