Lets rewind

Let's rewind

Meaning

A suggestion that the thing under consideration has gone along unproductive lines and should be looked at again from the beginning.

Examples

Okay, we are really lost now. Let’s rewind and start the journey again using the sat nav.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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