• Tomek @Tomas Mod Rotherhithe - updated 4y

    Back to square one

    Given I don't know many extraordinary expressions, I'll post more common ones - I have plenty of those.

    "Back to square one" - I've always wondered why square one?
    In Polish we say "Back to the point of entry" - pretty exact explanation.

    Any known origin for this one? Does it have anything to do with root square of two per chance? ;)

    If you know an equivalent from any other language please put it in the comment.

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