scratch the/that itch

idiom

: to satisfy an urge to do something

Maybe it's time to scratch the/that itch to travel I've had since I was a kid.

Examples of scratch the/that itch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Brown Theatre is hosting a Taylor Swift tribute show this weekend that could scratch that itch. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 19 June 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 Upstate New York’s Catamount Mountain Resort is on hand to scratch that itch, with what the company says is the longest zip line in the United States. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024 For the next 12 months, your appetite for learning and new experiences will balloon, and you might be blessed with more opportunities to scratch that itch. —

Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scratch the/that itch

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