itch for, have an
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.
itch for, have an
Also, itch to. Have a persistent restless craving for, as in Dean has an itch for excitement, or Chris is itching to go around the world. [Late 1500s]
See also: have, itch
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- have an itch for (something)
- have an itch for something
- 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