scratch that

English

Etymology

See scratch (“cross out, strike through”).

Pronunciation

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Verb

scratch that (third-person singular simple present scratches that, present participle scratching that, simple past and past participle scratched that)

1. (slang, idiomatic, usually used imperatively) To disregard, omit, or ignore the previous statement.

   I'll have eggs and sausage. No, scratch that. I'll have eggs and bacon.