scratch one's own itch
The idiom "scratch one's own itch" is often used to describe taking action to solve a personal problem or satisfy a personal need, sometimes resulting in broader benefits.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To take action to solve a personal problem or fulfill a personal need.
Example
- He developed the app to scratch his own itch, but it ended up helping many others.
B2Personal Projects
(informal, idiomatic)To undertake a project primarily to satisfy one's own curiosity or interest.
Example
- She started the blog to scratch her own itch, sharing recipes she loved.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scratch one's own itch":
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