Phrasal Verb - Rubbing off (gerund)
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.Definition
- To cause someone or something to lose or transfer a quality, feature, or substance through contact.
- To no longer be noticeable or effective because of the passage of time or the influence of external factors.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The sand on the beach rubbed off on my towel, leaving it covered in small grains. |
| 2 | The unpleasant smell of the skunk rubbed off on my dog after they met. |
| 3 | The sunscreen rubbed off my skin during the long day at the beach. |
| 4 | The constant criticism rubbed off on her self-confidence. |
| 5 | The old paint on the wall rubbed off when we tried to remove it. |
| 6 | The memory of the past event rubbed off over time. |
| 7 | The heat rubbed off the chill from my body. |
| 8 | The harsh words rubbed off on her sensitive ears. |
| 9 | The new paint job rubbed off after only a few weeks. |
| 10 | The feeling of joy rubbed off on everyone present |