stretch away

1. To extend or expand outward or away (from someone or something). The river suddenly opened up as it joined the ocean and stretched away to the horizon. Just the tip of the massive ice berg was visible, the rest of it stretching away into the fog. Lush green fields stretch away from my grandfather's cabin as far as the eye can see.

2. To extend something outward or away (from someone or something). In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "stretch" and "away." I stretched the phone away from my ear in alarm when she started shouting on the other end. She stretched the animal away from her body to keep it from scratching or biting her.

3. To transport someone away (from or to something) in a stretcher. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stretch" and "away." We stretched the man away to a local medical center to administer some emergency treatment. The last thing I saw was the doctors stretching away your mother to the emergency room.

stretch away (from something)

to extend away from something. A vast plain stretched away from the riverbank. The plain stretched away as far as we could see.

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释义	stretch away stretch away 1. To extend or expand outward or away (from someone or something). The river suddenly opened up as it joined the ocean and stretched away to the horizon. Just the tip of the massive ice berg was visible, the rest of it stretching away into the fog. Lush green fields stretch away from my grandfather's cabin as far as the eye can see. 2. To extend something outward or away (from someone or something). In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "stretch" and "away." I stretched the phone away from my ear in alarm when she started shouting on the other end. She stretched the animal away from her body to keep it from scratching or biting her. 3. To transport someone away (from or to something) in a stretcher. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "stretch" and "away." We stretched the man away to a local medical center to administer some emergency treatment. The last thing I saw was the doctors stretching away your mother to the emergency room. See also: away, stretch Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stretch away (from something) to extend away from something. A vast plain stretched away from the riverbank. The plain stretched away as far as we could see. See also: away, stretch McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: are we away Are we away? a stone's throw away away draw away do away with do away with (someone, something, or oneself) draw away from (someone or something) dwindle away drift away References in periodicals archive Stretch away neck, shoulder and back pain Our Medically Approved collar has a canvas inlay and quality hand pump. MirrorOFFERS The options put forward by Transport scotland would mean rerouting the 26-mile stretch away from the current road. Last call for feedback on A96 dualling "I have a desktop in my office, MacBook and tablet for client meetings and events and a smart phone that's never more than an arm stretch away! It's important that I have the infrastructure to make it as easy as possible for me to run my business. Entrepreneur showcases the benefits of superfast web It was nine and it's down to seven but we need to stretch away again. LET'S MAKE STENNY PAY; LEAGUE ONE Carnival season is just a stretch away, but why not start dressing up ahead of time? The Downton Abbey of it all But they got back on track with a comprehensive win against one-frombottom Bridgend to stretch away from Cross Keys, Carmarthen Quins, Cardiff and Bedwas in the fierce battle for the play-offs behind leaders Pontypridd. Super Steelmen back on track in Premiership Glamorgan sweat on Hogan fitness; EBBW VALE................. 45 BRIDGEND .................... 3 "The bigger clubs are going to stretch away with more money and the clubs that are left behind must try to stay on their heels enough to compete. Monk is keen to land Swans investment They stretch away from the stake as the tree grows. How to... Make an outdoor festive planter; Gardening Connacht failed to stretch away from Zebre at home in round one and lost 18-7 at home to Ulster last Saturday. Red mist of Treviso loss should fire up Munster Huddersfield scored three quick tries, all converted by Johnson to stretch away in the first quarter. RUGBY LIONS 13 HUDDERSFIELD 28 Ellis's try and Dan Carter's second conversion gave the All Blacks a 19-17 lead but the Wallabies found another gear and Elsom and Horwill helped them stretch away again. NEWS FILE: Wallabies fight back; SPORT AROUND THE WORLD We have to go into the game in a positive way and realise if we win we can move up the table and perhaps start to stretch away from one or two. Football: Ward out to make the most of his chance; WOLVES NEWS But many tourists will be more familiar with the hotels and spas and the sandy and pebbled beaches which stretch away from the city towards other resorts in the region. Popular city is part of Turkish Riviera We never imposed ourselves, or dominated' we never looked like we really meant business' we couldn't string together a sustained series of phases of play' we only ever played catch-up because the opposition were always able to stretch away' there was no visible evidence of authoritative captaincy' the players appeared to lack motivation. Football: Terrace Verdict These two linear avenues stretch away from Erddig house and create an illusion of perspective, the garden disappearing away into the distance. gardening: erddig
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