scratch the/an itch
idiom
chiefly US, informal
: to satisfy a desire or need for something
Sign up for a tour of Asia and scratch the itch to travel.
Examples of scratch the/an itch in a Sentence
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The best way to combat the urge is to invest in a product that can scratch the itch for you instead—metaphorically.
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 30 Aug. 2024
SolForge Fusion is distinct in offering online matchmaking, in part to scratch the itch of competitive play for some folks.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2024
For example, users can operate the robot to feed themselves, scratch an itch, or cover themselves with a blanket.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
Nearing Expiration Shucked If a cornucopia of puns is your thing, this lowbrow comedic musical about a small-town woman who leaves home to save her corn just might scratch the itch.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Before the deadline, chances are good that Young will scratch an itch or two and add to the rotation, as well as the bullpen.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 4 May 2023
Ghia makes beautiful sparkling aperitifs, as does Giglia – both scratch an itch for both alcohol replacements or soda alternatives.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
The giant animals have been seen using their trunks to pick up and hold sticks in order to scratch an itch.
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2022
Dowling couldn’t tell you where to scratch an itch, let alone do it himself.
—Eileen Kelley, sun-sentinel.com, 25 July 2021
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 30 Aug. 2024
SolForge Fusion is distinct in offering online matchmaking, in part to scratch the itch of competitive play for some folks.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2024
For example, users can operate the robot to feed themselves, scratch an itch, or cover themselves with a blanket.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
Nearing Expiration Shucked If a cornucopia of puns is your thing, this lowbrow comedic musical about a small-town woman who leaves home to save her corn just might scratch the itch.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Before the deadline, chances are good that Young will scratch an itch or two and add to the rotation, as well as the bullpen.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 4 May 2023
Ghia makes beautiful sparkling aperitifs, as does Giglia – both scratch an itch for both alcohol replacements or soda alternatives.
—Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
The giant animals have been seen using their trunks to pick up and hold sticks in order to scratch an itch.
—Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2022
Dowling couldn’t tell you where to scratch an itch, let alone do it himself.
—Eileen Kelley, sun-sentinel.com, 25 July 2021
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