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Meaning of scratch an itch | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To satisfy a need or desire.
idiomatic
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: hit the spot, hit the button”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

scratch below the surface scratch beneath the surface scratch by scratch one's head scratch one's own itch scratch out