scratch the surface
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Who knows, but the charges may scratch the surface of the welfare fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
And those don’t even scratch the surface of the sentiments being tossed around on social media.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
In my short lifespan, I probably won’t do more than scratch the surface of what an orchestra can do, but I’m working on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2025
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
I could see that I was just beginning to scratch the surface of understanding race in America.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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