from zero

idiom

: from a point at which nothing has been done yet
You'll have to start from zero if you can't find your notes.

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Thanks to all that power the car can slingshot from zero to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds and tops out at a more-than-respectable 212 mph. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 Going from zero to 100 will probably throw off your digestion in the short term, but rest assured that your body will adjust—and just be prepared to play a less-than-pleasant waiting game in the meantime. Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025 Dream Pairs Faux Suede Heeled Boots Take your outfit from zero to 100 with these red statement boots. Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 The fashion brand's calendar-style logo features three rows of numbers running from zero to 23 against a white backdrop. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for from zero 

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“From zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20zero. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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