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*itch for something

a desire for something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) l have an itch for some ice cream. We had an itch for a good movie, so we went.

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itch for something

Fig. to desire something. I'm just itching for a visit from Amy. We are itching for some chocolate.

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