back to square one
원점으로 돌아가다After failing to find a job, he was back to square one, looking for a new career path.
직업을 찾지 못한 후, 그는 원점으로 돌아가 새로운 직업 경로를 찾고 있었다.
비격식체
어떤 상황이나 프로젝트가 실패로 돌아가거나 진행이 멈추어 처음부터 다시 시작해야 하는 상황을 의미합니다.
The team was back to square one after their proposal was rejected.
팀은 제안이 거부된 후 원점으로 돌아갔다.
관련 표현
프로 팁
Usage tip
This phrase can be used in various situations, such as project management, career development, or personal growth.
어원
The phrase 'back to square one' originated from board games, where 'square one' refers to the starting point of the game.
사용 참고
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe a situation where someone has to start over from the beginning.
영한사전