wipe away
This page is about the phrasal verb wipe away
Meaning
to remove something by wiping it with a tissue, a cloth or a hand
For example
- wipe away sth He'd been told that boys didn't cry, so Jimmy tried to wipe away his tears before anyone could see them.
- wipe sth away You've got some ketchup on the corner of your mouth. Use this handkerchief to wipe it away.
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