Example
“This short article only scratches the surface of the debate about urban housing.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
up to scratch
Neutral · CEFR B2
good enough to satisfy the expected level of quality
put two and two together
Neutral · CEFR B1
to infer a conclusion by connecting the available clues
have an eye for
Neutral · CEFR B2
be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality
keep an eye on
Neutral · CEFR A2
to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
anyone's guess
Neutral · CEFR B1
something whose answer or outcome is completely uncertain
bear in mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to remember and consider something when making a decision
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.