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Description:

Scratch up is a phrasal verb that has multiple meanings and usages. It can refer to causing surface damage or creating scratches, as well as obtaining or gathering something with effort or difficulty.

Examples:

1. Verb, Physical Damage:
• The cat scratched up the new sofa with its claws.
• Be careful not to scratch up your car's paintwork with the keys.
2. Verb, Obtain with Difficulty:
• We managed to scratch up enough money to buy the concert tickets.
• He scratched up the courage to ask her out on a date.
3. Phrasal Verb, Popular Usage:
• My dog loves to scratch up the garden searching for buried bones.
• Please don't scratch up the floor while moving the furniture.
4. Phrasal Verb, Local Usage:
• In our neighborhood, children often scratch up teams to play soccer.
• We managed to scratch up a delicious meal with the limited ingredients we had in the kitchen.

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