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back-scratching in American English (ˈbækˌskrætʃɪŋ) noun Informal a reciprocal exchange of favors, aid, or compliments Examples of 'back-scratching' in a sentenceback-scratching I have a feeling the back-scratching is firmly on his list of chores.In the literary world, back-scratching sells more books than eye-gouging.Taxpayers foot the bill for this mutual back-scratching.The forest is being rubbed out by special pleading, arm-twisting and back-scratching corruption.Mutual and equal back-scratching are the defining characteristics of a strategic partnership.It might be a little back-scratching in advance of some commercial consideration.Some can look forward to a comfortable life and a cosy, back-scratching club.Ridiculous salaries and back-scratching seems to have been the order of the day.Who thought this sort of back-scratching nepotism would end when the comrades took over? |