scour (something) off of (something else)
scour (something) off of (something else)
To remove something off of someone or something else with vigorous scrubbing, especially by using a very abrasive brush or cleaning pad. You'll need to scour the dirt off the potatoes before you start boiling them. I spent the whole day scouring rust off of the fence around our property.
See also: of, off, scour
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (someone or something) promises well
- a fast talker
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a horse of another
- a horse of another color
- a horse of another colour
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a whack at (something)