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Meaning of scratch an itch | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Svenska klia

Examples

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

CEFR level

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

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

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