scratch the surface

scratch the surface
phrasal
: to make a beginning on a project, progress, a solution of a problem, a field of inquiry, or an investigation

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scratch the surface see under ↑surface
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Main Entry: ↑scratch
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scratch the surface
To deal only superficially with an issue or problem
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Main Entry: ↑surface

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scratch the surface phrase
to deal with only the simple or obvious parts of something

We had only really scratched the surface of this fascinating country.

Thesaurus: to think about something in a casual waysynonym
Main entry: scratch

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1) deal with a matter only in the most superficial way

research has only scratched the surface of the paranormal

2) initiate the briefest investigation to discover something concealed

they have a boring image, but scratch the surface and it's fascinating

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scratch the surface
: to deal with or learn about only a small part of something

If you think she only did it for the money, you haven't even scratched the surface. [=there are many other factors, reasons, etc., involved]

There's so much to learn about this subject. I feel like I've only scratched the surface.

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Main Entry: ↑scratch
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scratch the surface — see ↑scratch, 1
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Main Entry: ↑surface

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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