Phrasal Verbs With 'Scrape'
We have 7 phrasal verb definition related to 'scrape'.
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Scrape along
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Meaning:
Manage with little money
Example:
I've been SCRAPING ALONG on temporary work since I lost my job.
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Scrape by
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Meaning:
Just manage to pass something
Example:
I thought I was going to fail, but SCRAPED BY with 51%.
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Scrape in
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Meaning:
Just get enough to succeed, pass or be accepted
Example:
The government SCRAPED IN with 51% of the votes cast.
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Scrape into
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Meaning:
Be accepted somewhere, but only just
Example:
She got mediocre grades and just SCRAPED INTO university.
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Scrape through
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Meaning:
Pass a test but only just
Example:
I did no revision and only just SCRAPED THROUGH the final exams.
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Scrape together
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Meaning:
Manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money
Example:
I had to search my flat for money to SCRAPE TOGETHER what I needed.
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Scrape up
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Meaning:
Manage to collect enough of something you need, usually money
Example:
It took me ages to SCRAPE UP the money for the tickets.