Scratch the itch Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To literally relieve an itch by scratching, or more often, to satisfy a strong desire or urge you have for something.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Commonly used figuratively for giving in to any urge (like curiosity, craving, ambition). Collocates with both literal (skin) and metaphorical (need, curiosity) uses. Informal and conversational.
उदाहरण वाक्य
I need to scratch the itch on my arm.
basic
Sometimes you just have to scratch the itch and try something new.
basic
He couldn’t resist and had to scratch the itch of curiosity.
basic
I hadn’t traveled in years, so I finally booked a trip to scratch the itch.
natural
Starting a side business really helped me scratch the itch I had for creativity.
natural
There’s a part of me that just wants to scratch the itch and move to a new city.
natural