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.
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One or all four of these new novels are sure to scratch that itch.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 June 2025
Despite selling out arenas, and raking in millions, Logic had to scratch that itch for filmmaking.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Mountainhead will certainly scratch the itch for Succession fans.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Naturepedic Down Pillow $199 $159 Naturepedic If you’re not sold on the side sleeper pillow, Naturepedic carries a down pillow that might scratch the itch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 June 2025
Despite selling out arenas, and raking in millions, Logic had to scratch that itch for filmmaking.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Mountainhead will certainly scratch the itch for Succession fans.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Naturepedic Down Pillow $199 $159 Naturepedic If you’re not sold on the side sleeper pillow, Naturepedic carries a down pillow that might scratch the itch.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
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“Scratch the/that itch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20the%2Fthat%20itch. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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