How to Pronounce "scratch the itch"
expression
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪtʃ
SKRACH thuh ITCH
skɹˈætʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪtʃ
skRACH thee ITCH
Definition
To literally relieve an itch by scratching, or more often, to satisfy a strong desire or urge you have for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹætʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪtʃ
British English
skɹˈætʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRACH thuh ITCH
UK
skRACH thee ITCH
Listen in Context
I need to scratch the itch on my arm.
Sometimes you just have to scratch the itch and try something new.
He couldn’t resist and had to scratch the itch of curiosity.
I hadn’t traveled in years, so I finally booked a trip to scratch the itch.