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There's hardly a scratch on her

🇬🇧 UK //ðɛrz ˈhɑːdli ə skrætʃ ɒn hɜː// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz ˈhɑrdli ə skræʧ ɑn hɜr//

Meaning of There's hardly a scratch on her

Indicates there is very little or no visible damage.

In simple words: There is almost no damage on her.

There's hardly a scratch on her in a sentence

• After the accident, there's hardly a scratch on her car, which is quite surprising.
• Despite the rough play, there's hardly a scratch on her dress after the party.
• You would think there was a fight, but there's hardly a scratch on her skin.
• After the storm, I checked the roof, and there's hardly a scratch on her shingles.
• He assured me that there's hardly a scratch on her reputation after the incident.

How to use There's hardly a scratch on her

This expression can be used to describe someone or something with minimal damage. It's informal but generally acceptable in most contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of 'hardly' as 'hardly any marks' - very few.

Related words

Collocations with There's hardly a scratch on her

• hardly a blemish
• hardly any damage
• hardly an impact

Synonyms for There's hardly a scratch on her

• barely a mark
• few damages
• no noticeable harm

Common mistakes with There's hardly a scratch on her

• Confused with 'hardly any scratch', using 'a' instead of 'any'
• Using the phrase to refer to something other than tangible damage
• Misplacing the emphasis on 'hardly' instead of 'a scratch'

Frequently asked questions about "There's hardly a scratch on her"

What does "There's hardly a scratch on her" mean?

There is almost no damage on her.

What is the definition of "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

Indicates there is very little or no visible damage.

How do you use "There's hardly a scratch on her" in a sentence?

After the accident, there's hardly a scratch on her car, which is quite surprising.

Can you give another example of "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

Despite the rough play, there's hardly a scratch on her dress after the party.

What are synonyms for "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

Common alternatives include barely a mark, few damages, no noticeable harm.

What words go with "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

It commonly pairs with hardly a blemish, hardly any damage, hardly an impact.

What are common mistakes when using "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

Confused with 'hardly any scratch', using 'a' instead of 'any' Using the phrase to refer to something other than tangible damage Misplacing the emphasis on 'hardly' instead of 'a scratch'

How do you pronounce "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

US: //ðɛrz ˈhɑrdli ə skræʧ ɑn hɜr//, UK: //ðɛrz ˈhɑːdli ə skrætʃ ɒn hɜː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "There's hardly a scratch on her"?

This expression can be used to describe someone or something with minimal damage. It's informal but generally acceptable in most contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations.