scratch beneath the surface
Definition
› to look further than what is obvious: If you scratch beneath the surface you'll find she's really a very nice person.Analysing and evaluatingAssessing and estimating value
(Definition of scratch beneath the surface from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- analyse verb
- analyst noun
- analytical adjective
- arbitrate verb
- ascribe sth to sb/sth phrasal verb
- inquiry noun (PROCESS)
- inspection noun
- interpretive adjective
- investigate verb
- investigation noun
- investigative adjective
- judge verb
- measure verb (JUDGE)
- probe noun
- sift verb (EXAMINE)
- sit in judgment on/over sb idiom
- size sth/sb up phrasal verb
- take stock idiom
- the acid test noun
- vet verb
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