Meaning of 'Back to the drawing board'
What does the saying 'Back to the drawing board' mean?
Idiom: Back to the drawing board
Meaning:
If you have to go back to the drawing board, you have to go back to the beginning and start something again.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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