Go on the scrounge (for something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go on the scrounge (for something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-08 12:07

Meaning of Go on the scrounge (for something)

Synonyms:

be on the scrounge (for something)

Go on the scrounge (for something) British disapproving verb phrase UK informal

Used to say that someone begins asking for something without intending to give anything in exchange.

Please don't go on the scrounge for my perfume.

I hope that you won't go on the scrounge for my bicycle.

Everyone in the company doesn't like Jenny. She always goes on the scrounge for their documents.

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Grammar and Usage of Go on the scrounge (for something)

Verb Forms

  • to go on the scrounge (for something)
  • goes on the scrounge (for something)
  • went on the scrounge (for something)
  • going on the scrounge (for something)
The verb "go" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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