come to the scratch en · VERB
Meanings
- To step up to the scratch or mark made in the ring to be toed by the combatants in beginning a contest.
- (colloquial, figuratively) To meet an antagonist or a difficulty bravely.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coming to the scratch | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| comes to the scratch | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| come to the scratch | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| came to the scratch | Tense=Past | lexicographic |