strip away
The phrase "strip away" is often used to describe the act of removing layers, both literally and figuratively, to reveal what lies beneath.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To remove a layer or covering from an object.
Example
- They stripped away the old wallpaper to reveal the original brickwork.
C1Abstract
(figurative)To eliminate unnecessary or false elements, revealing the true nature of something.
Example
- The documentary strips away the myths to show the real story.
C1Progressive
(gradual)To gradually reduce or remove something important or long-standing.
Example
- Over the years, the government has stripped away many of our rights.
Similar
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