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smooth away Translationssmooth away
smooth awayTo press on or rub a surface to remove an imperfection or unevenness. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smooth" and "away." Using a simple moisturizer on a daily basis is a good way to smooth away cracks and wrinkles from dry skin. I actually find our culture's obsession with smoothing wrinkles away to be quite sad.See also: away, smoothsmooth something awayto remove something, such as wrinkles or other unevenness, by pressing or smoothing. Jeff put the cloth on the table and smoothed the wrinkles away with his hand. Jeff smoothed away the wrinkles.See also: away, smoothsmooth awayv.1. To eliminate some irregularity, roughness, or projection, so as to achieve a smooth surface or consistency: After you make the bed, run your hand over the blanket to smooth away the wrinkles. Strands of hair were falling across my forehead while I worked, so I smoothed them away with my thumb.2. To eliminate some obstruction, hindrance, or difficulty: It's good to have a mentor to help smooth away the difficulties of a new career. I had some concerns, but my friend spoke with me and smoothed them away.See also: away, smooth |