wiping off
Clearing a surface
Wiping off is removing something from a surface with a cloth or hand motion: She wiped off the counter, He wiped the dust off his glasses.
The phrase emphasizes complete removal rather than just wiping.
To wipe off a debt or obligation is to cancel it entirely.
In casual speech, wipe that smirk off your face demands someone stop looking smug.
- cleaning upRemoving dirt, disorder
- window washingClearing grime from panes
- clothWoven or knit material
- elbow greaseStrenuous physical effort
- squeegeeRubber-edged cleaning tool
glass cleaner · polishing · sanitizing · dusting · sponge · towel · erasing · dry erase · clean slate · napkin · blotting · rag · mopping · microfiber · paper towel · buffing · chamois · white glove
wiping offsoaking
Completely saturated with liquid
rinsing · immersing · submerging · dunking · hosing down
wiping offapplying
Putting into use
putting on · rubbing in · coating · slathering · daubing
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