The term 'Scratches the Surface' can be broken down into three words: 'Etches, ' 'Hoes, ' and 'Itches.' Etches is a verb meaning to cut or engrave a design or pattern into a hard surface. Hoes is a noun referring to a tool used for digging, cultivating, or weeding soil. Itches is a verb meaning to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes one want to scratch. Together, these three words form the phrase 'Scratches the Surface, ' which is an idiom meaning to only give a brief overview of a topic or issue without going into detail.