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(idiomatic) To satisfy a need or desire. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

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scratch an itch

Source Word

scratch an itch

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To satisfy a need or desire. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

Japanese Meaning

（慣用句として）欲求や必要性を満たす、つまり何かを「求める」願望や衝動を解消する行動を指す。

After months of curiosity about pottery, she finally decided to scratch an itch by signing up for a class.

何か月も陶芸に興味を抱いていた彼女は、ついにその欲求を満たすために教室に申し込むことにした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To satisfy a need or desire.

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see scratch, itch.

scratches an itch

（ present singular third-person ）

scratching an itch

（ participle present ）

scratched an itch

（ participle past ）

scratched an itch

（ past ）