Scrape together
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Pro Tip 1/3Effort implied
Indicates putting in significant effort or struggle to obtain something. 
She had to scrape together every bit of her willpower to finish the marathon.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited resources
Often used when there's a challenge due to limited resources or options. 
The students scraped together their remaining supplies to complete the project.
Pro Tip 3/3Time sensitivity
This phrase may imply a sense of urgency or a tight timeframe. 
We need to scrape together a presentation by tomorrow morning.
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