starts over
[/stɑrts ˈoʊvər/]
verb phrase
começa de novo
1. to begin again from the beginning; to restart something that was interrupted or failed
After the computer crashed, she had to start over on her report.
Depois que o computador travou, ela teve que começar de novo no seu relatório.
2. to make a fresh attempt at something after a failure or setback
He decided to start over in a new city after losing his job.
Ele decidiu começar de novo em uma nova cidade depois de perder seu emprego.
3. to reset or restart a process from the initial stage
If you make a mistake in the game, you can start over.
Se você cometer um erro no jogo, pode começar de novo.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe personal reinvention, career changes, or technical restarts. In Brazilian culture, it reflects the concept of 'recomeço' which is often associated with hope and resilience, particularly in contexts of overcoming adversity. It's commonly used in motivational contexts and casual conversation.
NYC Slang
start fresh, go back to square one, hit the reset button
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