wash away
The phrase "wash away" often describes the removal or destruction of something by the action of water, either literally or figuratively.
Definition
B2General
(common)To remove or carry off by the flow of water.
Example
- Heavy rains washed away the bridge.
B2Figurative
(common)To eliminate or erase completely, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example
- Time cannot wash away the pain of loss.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wash away":
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