Definitions by Zach Willard

reinventing the wheel 

Starting something over completely from scratch when there is already something prepared. Often done unnecessarily and for the purpose of taking full credit.

Michelle: Did you see the dress Jenny made? It's just like that one we saw at the mall, except the straps cross.

Carly: Why didn't she just alter that one? She's always reinventing the wheel.

reinventing the wheel by Zach Willard July 6, 2008