idioms

  from scratch (from the beginning, without making use of any previous work) I have my own business that I started from scratch. The fire destroyed everything, so we’ll have to do the whole thing again from scratch.   envocabulary.com

  the best part of (most part of) We spent the best part of a day cleaning up after the party. He drank the best part of a bottle of rum on his way back from the shop. also: better part of   envocabulary.com

  partake of (to eat or drink) They invited me to partake of their breakfast. Would you care to partake of a drink with us? formal (to join in an activity or event) People travelled from miles around to partake of the feast.   envocabulary.com

  let sleeping dogs lie (leave things as they are in order to avoid trouble) Don’t tell her about the issue. It’s better to let sleeping dogs lie. Just let sleeping dogs lie, and not stir up the past.   envocabulary.com

  leave no stone unturned (to make every possible effort to find or achieve something) We will leave no stone unturned in our search for the lost ring. He left no stone unturned in this quest for peace. envocabulary.com