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Since when did “scratch-built” become equivalent to “built from scratch”? As a non-native English speaker, do I need some more English classes? Cosmic looks ve
by microflash 10mo ago
Since when did “scratch-built” become equivalent to “built from scratch”? As a non-native English speaker, do I need some more English classes?
Cosmic looks very interesting and very unfinished. Maybe it is the teal accent, maybe it is janky transitions. Nonetheless, I’m happy to see some fresh Linux Desktop Environment.
- cmrdporcupine 10mo agoAs a native English speaker I can tell you it's not normal phrasing. You're not taking crazy pills.
- kop316 10mo ago> Since when did “scratch-built” become equivalent to “built from scratch”? As a non-native English speaker, do I need some more English classes? As a native English Speaker, "scratch-built" is definitely not a common term (I was confused when I read this).
- mhanberg 10mo agoIt's somewhat common in the context of cooking. A recipe may refer to something as "scratch made" when its "made from scratch". In this case, its an extension of the phrase but using the word built instead of made. Ref: https://grammarphobia.com/blog/2017/02/scratch-made.html https://grammarphobia.com/blog/2017/02/scratch-made.html
- HansardExpert 10mo agoThey are both equivalent. Scratch-built is perfectly cromulant. My father used to talk about 'Scratch-building' his WWII dioramas and model vehicles/tanks. While you could use a phrase like 'Scratch-cooked' rather than cooking from scratch, I've never heard but someone would not think the former meant something different to the latter.