Scratch The Surface Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Scratch The Surface Idiom mean?

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scratch the surface What does scratch the surface mean?	to only begin to do or learn something	My friend is interested in classical music but she has only begun to scratch the surface of what is available.
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beat around the bush What does "beat around the bush" mean?	evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer.	"Quit beating around the bush! If you don'twant to go with me, just tell me!"

palm off (something) or palm (something) off What does "palm off (something) or palm (something) off" mean?	to sell or give something away by pretending that it is more valuable than it is	The man palmed off a television set that does not work.
talk (someone's) ear off What does "talk (someone's) ear off" mean?	to talk to someone and bore them	The man beside me on the train talked my ear off during the journey.
carrot and stick What does "carrot and stick" mean?	a reward or a threat of punishment at the same time	The trade negotiators took a carrot-and-stick approach to the automobile talks.
come out of nowhere What does "come out of nowhere" mean?	to appear suddenly	The eagle came out of nowhere and captured the small mouse.
on the loose What does "on the loose" mean?	to be free to go, to be not shut in or stopped by anything	The zoo animals were on the loose for three hours before the zookeeper discovered their escape.
head over heels in debt What does "head over heels in debt" mean?	to be deeply in debt	My cousin has been head over heels in debt for many years.
stick around What does "stick around" mean?	to stay or wait nearby for something	We decided to stick around after the game and talk for awhile.
make oneself heard What does "make oneself heard" mean?	to speak loudly so that you can be heard	The speaker tried very hard in order to make himself heard.
come out of nowhere What does "come out of nowhere" mean?	to appear suddenly	The eagle came out of nowhere and captured the small mouse.

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