“Back to the drawing board”

Definition

To start planning again because the first idea failed.

Examples

Examples

“The prototype failed, so it’s back to the drawing board.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Back to the drawing board" mean?
"Back to the drawing board" means to start planning again because the first idea failed..
How do you use "Back to the drawing board" in a sentence?
Example: "The prototype failed, so it’s back to the drawing board."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Back to the drawing board"?
Вернуться к планированию, потому что первый вариант не сработал. / Վերադառնալ պլանավորմանը, քանի որ առաջին գաղափարը չստացվեց։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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