scratch that

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scratch that (third-person singular simple present scratches that, present participle scratching that, simple past and past participle scratched that)

1. (idiomatic, usually as imperative) To disregard, omit, or ignore the previous statement.

   I'll have eggs and sausage. No, scratch that. I'll have eggs and bacon.