scrape up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) 1. To gather or collect (something, especially money or resources) with difficulty or effort over time : This verb describes the slow, often challenging process of accumulating a small or barely sufficient amount of something, typically from limited or meager sources. Usage The verb "scrape up" is used to emphasize the difficulty and gradual effort involved in colle...