scour (something) out of (something else)
scour (something) out of (something else)
To remove something out of something else with vigorous scrubbing, especially by using a very abrasive brush or cleaning pad. I spent nearly an hour trying to scour the dried paint out of the cups, but I just couldn't get it all out. Take this wire brush and scour the rust out of the rims of the wheels.
See also: of, out, scour
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
scour something out of something
to clean something out of something by scouring. Did you scour the rust out of the pan? Please scour the burned material out of the bowl.
See also: of, out, scour
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a fast talker
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a horse of another
- a horse of another color
- a horse of another colour
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
- all right