sweep back

sweep back

To push, brush, or clear something back and away (from something) very lightly and quickly with or as with one's hand. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "back." I need to get my hair cut. I hate having to constantly sweep my hair back from my face. He swept back the curtains to let in the brilliant morning light. She swept back the dirt and debris so she could read the inscription on the ancient tomb.
See also: back, sweep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sweep something back

to push or move something backward in the shape of a curve. He took the brush and swept his hair back in a huge wave. She swept back her hair in a striking arrangement.
See also: back, sweep
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • back into
  • back into (someone or something)
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • add in
  • angle
References in periodicals archive
Summary: New Delhi [India], May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) has forged an alliance in Karnataka for many constituencies, but still the Congress party will sweep back to power in the forthcoming assembly polls.
The craft is moving away from Jupiter on a large arc just now but will sweep back in next month, enabling its "JunoCam" to take close-up images.
The cover fits over the folded hood and features a pair of raised domes that sweep back from the two headrests/rollover bars to provide a distinctive look reminiscent of many classic sports cars.
Vermont Democrats returned in triumph to the Statehouse following their sweep back to power in the House following the November election, which also strengthened their majority in the Senate.
Stardust is due to sweep back past the Earth in January 2006 and jettison a canister containing the particles, allowing it to fall to the ground in Utah.
McLean will sweep back into power at Tannadice at an EGM on Tuesday but Beattie Media have decided they don't want to be there to see it.
Spray a little hairspray to palms and sweep back for a smooth look.
Sweep back hair into a high ponytail, smoothing with a touch of serum.
Label.m Resurrection Style Dust, PS12.25 @ HQHAIR.com Gently sweep back the top section and secure loosely with grips and hairspray.
The Dundee United ace was instantly dubbed Treble Buster by his team-mates for his last-gasp goal that ended the Ibrox side's dream of a domestic clean sweep back in March.