Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scratch-the-surface
idiom
/skrætʃ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/
Definition
To only begin to explore or understand something; to deal with something superficially.
Examples
- In her presentation, she only scratched the surface of the complex topic.
- If we want to solve this problem, we need to dig deeper instead of just scratching the surface.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a person has only touched upon a topic or issue without delving deeply into it.
Synonyms
- Touch upon
- Skim the surface
- Begin to explore
- Only address the basics
