strip away — to remove something completely, especially something that covers or hides something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to remove something completely, especially something that covers or hides something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /strɪp əˈweɪ/
Korean meaning: 벗겨내다, 제거하다, 파헤쳐서 드러내다
Korean pronunciation: 스트립 어**웨이**
Example Sentences
- Time strips away all pretenses and shows who we really are.
- The renovation will strip away the old wallpaper to reveal the beautiful original walls.
- My mom's interrogation skills can strip away any lie I tell about where I've been.
strip away
NOUN//strɪp əˈweɪ//
to remove something completely, especially something that covers or hides something else
to remove something completely, especially something that covers or hides something else
Strip away the lies, watch deception's grip slip away!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'strip'은 고대 게르만어에서 온 말로 '뽑아내다, 벗기다'를 의미했고, 'away'와 결합되어 '완전히 제거하다'라는 강조의미가 더해졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“Time strips away all pretenses and shows who we really are.”
“The renovation will strip away the old wallpaper to reveal the beautiful original walls.”
“My mom's interrogation skills can strip away any lie I tell about where I've been.”
“The harsh criticism stripped away his confidence completely.”
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