scratch together
Scrape up somehow
To scratch together is to gather or accumulate something, usually money or resources, with difficulty from various sources: We managed to scratch together enough for rent.
The image suggests scraping up scattered bits—collecting whatever you can find to meet a need.
Often implies resourcefulness under financial pressure.
- scroungeObtain through begging
- rustle upInformally prepare or gather
- jury-rigImprovise temporary repair
- cobbleWorn stone for paths
- gatherBring or come together
amass · makeshift · assemble · bootstrap · scrape up · forage · hustle · compile · salvage · accumulate · improvise · make do · corral · collect · scavenge · dig up · muster · ad hoc
scratch togetherfall into one's lap
Gain without trying
inherit · come into · strike it rich · stumble upon · land
scratch togethersquander
Use up carelessly
fritter away · blow · waste · throw away · splurge
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