Scratch together Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gather or collect something (usually money or resources) with difficulty, often by putting together small amounts from different sources.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used when describing gathering money, resources, or people for a purpose under pressure. Common collocations: 'scratch together enough money', 'scratch together a team'. Implies difficulty and limited amounts. Not literal scratching.
Example Sentences
We had to scratch together enough money for rent.
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She managed to scratch together a team for the competition.
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They tried to scratch together enough food for everyone.
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I could barely scratch together enough cash for a coffee today.
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After losing his job, he had to scratch together whatever work he could find.
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We somehow scratched together enough volunteers to make the event happen.
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