have an itch for something

have an itch for (something)

To have an interest in or desire to do something. I have an itch for another road trip, but I'm not sure where to go. If you're starting to have an itch for acting again, then you should get back on stage.
See also: have, itch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have an itch for something

tv. to have a desire for something. (Have got can replace have.) We had an itch for a good movie, so we went.
See also: have, itch, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • have an itch for (something)
  • itch for, have an
  • have an/the itch to (do something)
  • finger itches to, one's/my
  • get an/the itch for (something)
  • get an/the itch to (do something)
  • give (someone) an/the itch for (something)
  • give (someone) an/the itch to (do something)
  • make (one's) teeth itch
  • feel like something/like doing something