scratch the surface

Example Sentences

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“But then you scratch the surface a bit more and you look at things like electricity prices.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

And those don’t even scratch the surface of the sentiments being tossed around on social media.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

The 13 films below only scratch the surface of Corman’s huge filmography, but they do provide a glimpse into his ambition and his sensibility as both a director and a micro studio boss.

From New York Times • May 12, 2024

"And with these mice, not only can we scratch the surface, but we can dig underneath."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

Mateo says, which doesn’t really scratch the surface on who they are to me, but I let it slide because this is so wild even Mateo is tearing up for me.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera