rust off

rust off

1. To erode and fall off or disintegrate as a result of rust. The iron gate is so old that the latch holding it shut has completely rusted off.
2. To cause something to become eroded by rust and fall off or disintegrate as a result. The briny sea air had rusted the metal siding right off.
See also: off, rust
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (I've) got to take off
  • be off for (something)
  • be off for sth
  • (Now) where was I?
  • be well off for (something)
  • be well off for something
  • be off with you
  • break off
  • base off (of) (something else)
  • bounce off the walls