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Effort ImpliedPlay
Suggests effort taken to gather small amounts, often with difficulty or from different sources. SlideAfter searching all compartments, he managed to scrape up enough change for the bus fare.
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Possible ReluctancePlay
May imply reluctance or hesitation before gathering what's needed. SlideI had to scrape up the courage to speak in front of the entire class.
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Used when options are limited and one must find whatever is available. SlideIn the empty kitchen, we scraped up a meal from whatever we could find.