I only have a few cuts and scratches from the garden.
cuts and scratches
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
matches
Origin
Many imported safety matches were of poor quality and often failed to ignite when scratched against the side of the box.
After the children played in the woods all afternoon, they returned home with nothing more than a few minor cuts and scratches.
Despite the intensity of the mountain climb, the experienced hiker emerged with only superficial cuts and scratches on his hands.
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be no match for
To be outmatched by; to be much weaker, less capable, or less desirable than.
- 02
game, set, match
An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
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match made in heaven
A relationship, such as a marriage, that is happy and successful, sometimes because the partners are very compatible.
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match made in hell
A relationship that is likely to be unhappy or unsuccessful because the two partners are very incompatible with each other.
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shitting match
A pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.
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whole shooting match
Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
Last updated June 7, 2026