flake away from (something)

flake away from (something)

To fall from something in small bits or pieces. Ugh, look at all the glitter that's flaked away from my birthday cards.
See also: away, flake
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • deflect
  • deflect (something) away from (someone or something)
  • deflect away from
  • draw away
  • do away with
  • do away with (someone, something, or oneself)
  • drag (someone or something) away
  • drag away
  • draw away from (someone or something)
  • drag (someone or something) away from (something)