Scrape together

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verb

To gather or collect something from different sources, often with difficulty.

He managed to scrape together enough money to buy a cheap car.
Visual representation of "scrape together" - To gather or collect something from different sources, often with difficulty.

Often appears as...

  • scrape together money
  • scrape together resources

Usage tips

Neutral

Idiomatic

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Effort implied

Indicates putting in significant effort or struggle to obtain something.

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She had to scrape together every bit of her willpower to finish the marathon.
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Limited resources

Often used when there's a challenge due to limited resources or options.

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The students scraped together their remaining supplies to complete the project.
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Time sensitivity

This phrase may imply a sense of urgency or a tight timeframe.

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We need to scrape together a presentation by tomorrow morning.
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