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scrape together

idiom

To collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty


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  1. 01

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  2. 02

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  3. 03

    birds of a feather flock together

    People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

  4. 04

    bow and scrape

    To behave in a servile, obsequious, or excessively polite manner.

  5. 05

    bring together

    To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.

  6. 06

    get one's act together

    To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

  7. 07

    get one's shit together

    To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.

  8. 08

    get oneself together

    Alternative form of pull oneself together.

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