dab (something) off of (something)

dab (something) off of (something)

To remove some substance from something with light, careful strokes. I dabbed the jam off of my son's face after lunch. I dabbed the toothpaste off the mirror before Mom saw it.
See also: dab, of, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (I've) got to take off
  • be off for (something)
  • be off for sth
  • break off
  • base off (of) (something else)
  • bounce off
  • bounce off (of) (someone or something)
  • bounce something off of someone
  • bounce something off someone
  • (Now) where was I?