come to the scratch
English
Verb
come
to
the
scratch
(
prizefighting
)
To step up to the
scratch
or mark made in the ring to be toed by the combatants in beginning a contest.
(
figuratively
,
colloquial
)
To meet an antagonist or a difficulty bravely.
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