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Origin of 'up to scratch'Posted by Mitchell on June 04, 2001 A phrase used in pugilists' fights.A line was scratched on the ground to which the contestants had to put their forward foot before the fight could begin.
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Origin of 'up to scratch'Posted by Mitchell on June 04, 2001 A phrase used in pugilists' fights.A line was scratched on the ground to which the contestants had to put their forward foot before the fight could begin.
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