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rub off

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1. rub off - Noun

2. rub off - Verb

3. rub off - Phrase

Meaning

wear away

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rub-off

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BookKeeper left "a palpable residue", clamp marks on the covers, and caused some of the colored inks to rub off. Source: Internet

But while on the practice range before first-round action at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, Woods was seen trying to rub off the excess oil and cool the area down with water. Source: Internet

But with Cage having to battle two villains, one has to wonder if some of their ugliness might eventually rub off on him. Source: Internet

I am not a Bosso supporter, but I cannot help but notice that Ndlovu’s intelligence, maturity and professionalism is beginning to rub off on the players as they have no more distractions from the terraces making them focus on the game. Source: Internet

Don’t peel the peaches; simply rub off the fuzz with a damp paper towel. Source: Internet

Do you think the Patriots will keep Hoyer for the full three years until they find a suitable talent for Brady to rub off on? Source: Internet

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