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scratch out

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To remove something by scratching.
  2. To remove something which was written, by erasing or by putting a mark through it.
  3. To eke out; to obtain with difficulty.

Equivalents

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Українськавидряпати

Examples

“to scratch⟳ out a meagre living”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

scratch someone's back scratch that scratch the itch scratch the surface scratch together scratch up

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