return to the beginning after a failed attempt
başa dönmek
back to square one
başa dönmek
be/go + back to square one
Use the complete pattern in your own sentence before moving to mixed review.
The permit was rejected, so we’re back to square one.İzin reddedildi; bu yüzden başa döndük.
It describes lost progress, not an ordinary planned restart.
Compare the pattern and example rather than memorizing only the Turkish translation.
How do you say “başa dönmek” in English?
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