scratch the surface en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To barely begin; to see or do only a fraction of what is possible.
This beginners' course only scratches the surface of the subject.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scratching the surface | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| scratched the surface | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| scratched the surface | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| scratches the surface | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
scratch beneath the surface · tip of the iceberg
Translations (3)
es arañar la superficie (Translations) · es rayar el exterior (Translations) · es rascar la faz (Translations)