scratch an itch

English

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Verb

scratch an itch (third-person singular simple present scratches an itch, present participle scratching an itch, simple past and past participle scratched an itch)

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