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Meaning of 'Back to square one'

What does the saying 'Back to square one' mean?

Idiom: Back to square one

Meaning:

If you are back to square one, you have to start from the beginning again.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Numbers | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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