English Explanatory Dictionary

come to the scratch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To step up to the scratch or mark made in the ring to be toed by the combatants in beginning a contest.
  2. To meet an antagonist or a difficulty bravely.

Word forms

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