scratch the surface
Example Sentences
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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
People move here for the green spaces and transport links, but scratch the surface and many are angry.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024
“We're really just starting to scratch the surface of what this could mean,” Little said.
From Salon • Jan. 5, 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
