scratch the/an itch

phrase

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Age of Attraction, meanwhile, will scratch the itch of those in need of reality TV escapism. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026

To the casual observer, using a broom to scratch an itch might not seem like an act of genius. — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 19 Jan. 2026

Elect for a deep charcoal or blue-black to pack a similar punch in the kitchen without backing the design into a tight corner, and incorporate matte black hardware or soapstone countertops to scratch the itch instead. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

So, Glenn decided to scratch an itch that’s been on his mind since his grandfather told him stories about eating frogs in California, way back when. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025

Some successful military shooters like The Division might periodically scratch the itch, but not since the early days of Battlefield has there been any meaningful alternative to the mindless run-and-gun antics of Black Ops. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025

Others shared clever ways to scratch the itch of shopping without actually spending any money. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 7 Aug. 2025