slope away

slope away

To recede (from something) at a downward angle. Our driveway slopes away from the house, so you've got to be careful to always use the emergency handbrake when you park your car out front. Tell the landscapers to make sure that the grass slopes away from the center of the field. That way, rainwater will naturally drain off into the gutters and we won't be left with big muddy patches.
See also: away, slope
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • slope away from
  • slope away from (something)
  • slope toward
  • slope toward (something)
  • slope down
  • shy away
  • shy away (from someone or something)
  • shy away from
  • slope off
  • ebb away