Back To Square One
To have to start over because a plan failed or didn't work out.
Examples
- The client rejected our proposal, so it's back to square one with the project.
- The caterer canceled last minute — texted everyone and told them it's back to square one for the party.
- I tried to fix the router for an hour and only made it worse; guess it's back to square one.
Quote
You can't handle the truth!
Remix: You wouldn't be able to deal with what really went down.