idiom
from the ground up
from the GROWND UP
frəm ðə ɡraʊnd ʌpListen
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Syllable breakdown
fromthegroundup
Dictionary meaning
starting completely from the beginning, without any pre-existing base; emphasizing that every element was created or developed anew, often used to highlight the comprehensive nature of an effort or achievement
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