[Idiom] FROM THE GROUND UP. - Building Projects From Scratch

start from basic

The expression 'from the ground up' is used to describe a process that starts from the very beginning, and then proceeds through to completion. It's often associated with construction and architecture, where buildings are literally built from the ground level. However, it can apply to any project or venture that requires building step-by-step from a foundational level. It emphasizes the depth and thoroughness needed to assure a project’s solid base and subsequent success.

Example Sentences

1. They built the business from the ground up.

   They started the business from scratch and built it up.

2. Starting from the ground up, they created a successful brand.

   Beginning without anything, they developed a successful brand.

3. She knows what it takes to grow a project from the ground up.

   She understands what it takes to develop a project from the very beginning.