wipe

wipe off

1. To clean or dry some surface by wiping or rubbing it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." Here, take this cloth and wipe off the windows so I can see while I'm driving. I wiped my face off with a towel after coming inside from the rain.

2. To wipe or rub something in order to remove it from a surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." I kept having to wipe fog off my glasses because it was so warm in the room. It's been too long since I wiped off the dust from these shelves.

3. To remove some expression promptly or hurriedly from one's face. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." He told me to wipe the smirk off my face. Wipe off that frown—there's no need to be so glum!

4. To completely eliminate, eradicate, or destroy some large group, population, or settlement. A noun or pronoun is used between "wipe" and "off." The hurricane wiped the entire village off the map. The president vowed to wipe the terrorists off the face of the earth.

wipe out

1. verb To obliterate. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." Many buildings were wiped out during the siege.

2. verb To kill, especially in large numbers. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." The highly contagious illness wiped out an entire community of people. An attack that large could wipe us all out. Ray wiped out the informant, just as the boss told him to.

3. verb To negate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." The boss's decision against our proposal wiped out all of our hard work.

4. verb To exhaust or fatigue someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." All of that cleaning totally wiped me out—I need a nap.

5. verb To erase or delete information permanently and/or on a large scale. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." We need to wipe out all of our personal information before we try to sell this computer.

6. verb To fall or tumble off of something, often a skateboard, surfboard, or bicycle. I wiped out on my skateboard today and scraped my leg on the pavement.

7. verb To deplete the supply of something, often when it relates to finances. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." I have a big family, so shopping for Christmas gifts totally wipes out my bank account every year. The demand for clean water wiped our supply out in days.

8. verb To cause someone financial hardship. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." I invested a ton of money in that start-up, so its failure totally wiped me out.

9. verb To fail in a significant or spectacular way. That candidate really wiped out in the election—his opponent completely trounced him.

10. verb To crash. I tried to catch up to the puck, but then I lost an edge and totally wiped out.

11. noun A fall or tumble off of something, often a skateboard, surfboard, or bicycle. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I had a wipe-out while skateboarding today—that's why my leg is all scraped up.

12. noun A crash. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I tried to catch up to the puck, but then I lost an edge and had a total wipe-out.

13. noun A loser or failure. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Don't hang out with that kid—he's a real wipe-out.

wipe someone or something (off) (with something)

to clean someone or something by wiping with something. Tony wiped the baby off with a soft cloth. Jane wiped off the counter with a rag. Tom fell in the mud and asked Ralph to wipe him off.

wipe something (off) (on something)

to remove something by wiping it on something else. Don't wipe your feet off on the carpet. Don't wipe off your feet on the carpet, wipe them on the mat.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

wipe

n. a murder; a killing. (see also wipe out.) The victim of the latest mob wipe was hauled out of the river this morning.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

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clean slate
clean slate, have a/start with a
egg on one's face, to have/wipe off the
mop the floor up with someone
mop up the floor with
settle a score
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wipe (one's) slate clean
wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth
wipe (someone or something) off the map
wipe (someone's) eye
wipe (something) off the map
wipe away
wipe down
Wipe it off!
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wipe off the map
wipe out
wipe over
wipe slate clean and wipe the slate clean
wipe someone out
wipe someone's eye
wipe something off the face of the earth
wipe something off the map
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wipe the floor up with
wipe the floor up with (one)
wipe the floor up with someone
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wipe the floor with (someone)
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wipe the floor with someone
wipe the slate clean
wipe the smile off someone's face
wipe the/that grin off (one's) face
wipe the/that smile off (one's) face
wipe the/that smile, grin, etc. off your/somebody's face
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References in periodicals archive

Lucienne DePonte, senior category director for Nice Pak Products, Orangeburg, N.Y., agrees that "millennials take a minimalist approach to the products they use." They want to know what's in consumable products, including wet wipes, and prefer those that contain natural ingredients to the largest extent possible.

Growth Despite Challenges

SHORE PROBLEMS As well as blocking up sewage systems, wipes have been washing up on our beaches at an alarming rate.

Convenient but not without consequences; Wet wipes may be handy but they don't have the best reputation - and now experts have found they could be spreading germs too..

Wipe technology does not stand still, and different products are always likely to be more suited to some applications than to others.

Absorbing material: cleanroom wipes should arrive clean and leave dirty. But how they achieve that best is a very competitive matter

ONE of the best-kept secrets of the female world is the use of baby wipes to remove make-up.

Our Verdict . . .On Make Up Removing Wipes; CASHBACK

Don't miss the chance to promote novel wipe usage occasions such as shower replacement.

Room for Improvement

All suppliers recorded growth in 2014 mainly because the wipes market was still in a building phase.

Industrial and institutional wipes growth outpaces market: Kline study shows that all categories are posting growth

Solugen ultimately teamed up with a company that makes PLA to create the world's first wipe made completely with plant starch; the PLA-based wipe material is 100% biodegradable and compostable, and the peroxide solution on the wipe is also derived from plant starch.

Household Wipes: Growth Continues: Consumers prefer the ease and convenience of wipes in many areas of the home

Pampers wipes are placed next to the company's diapers, as a way to encourage impulse purchases.

The Wipes Market Africa Region: A look at the key countries show that growth is widespread throughout the continent

WATER worker Chris Hepple has set about calculating the impact of the tidal waves of wet wipes being flushed down toilets in the North East.

'Wipe the slate clean and flush only toilet paper' water firm worker's plea after seeing scale of problem

M2 PHARMA-July 11, 2018-Hero Wipes closes acquisition of Rescue Wipes

Hero Wipes closes acquisition of Rescue Wipes

With a 70 per cent market share, EWW manufactures wipes for top brands in the region as OEM basis.

Emirates Wet Wipes introduces WOW Toonz

Homecare Essentials floor wipes If you have wooden floors, you probably know just how difficult it can be to keep them dirt-free with a shine.

Mrs Mop

NO7 QUICK THINKING 4 IN 1 WIPES, pounds 6.50, FROM BOOTS

Style: Wipe out; BEAUTY BOX We test five facial cleansing cloths

Wipes are individually wrapped, thick and soft with a mild fruity smell.

Body Talk: TRIED AND TESTED BY KIDS ...multi-purpose wipes

NEW YORK -- The increasingly diverse uses that Americans are finding for wipes offer growth opportunities for retailers' private label offerings.

There's a wipe for every need. (Merchandising)

词组	wipe
释义	wipe wipe off 1. To clean or dry some surface by wiping or rubbing it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." Here, take this cloth and wipe off the windows so I can see while I'm driving. I wiped my face off with a towel after coming inside from the rain. 2. To wipe or rub something in order to remove it from a surface. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." I kept having to wipe fog off my glasses because it was so warm in the room. It's been too long since I wiped off the dust from these shelves. 3. To remove some expression promptly or hurriedly from one's face. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "off." He told me to wipe the smirk off my face. Wipe off that frown—there's no need to be so glum! 4. To completely eliminate, eradicate, or destroy some large group, population, or settlement. A noun or pronoun is used between "wipe" and "off." The hurricane wiped the entire village off the map. The president vowed to wipe the terrorists off the face of the earth. See also: off, wipe wipe out 1. verb To obliterate. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." Many buildings were wiped out during the siege. 2. verb To kill, especially in large numbers. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." The highly contagious illness wiped out an entire community of people. An attack that large could wipe us all out. Ray wiped out the informant, just as the boss told him to. 3. verb To negate something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." The boss's decision against our proposal wiped out all of our hard work. 4. verb To exhaust or fatigue someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." All of that cleaning totally wiped me out—I need a nap. 5. verb To erase or delete information permanently and/or on a large scale. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." We need to wipe out all of our personal information before we try to sell this computer. 6. verb To fall or tumble off of something, often a skateboard, surfboard, or bicycle. I wiped out on my skateboard today and scraped my leg on the pavement. 7. verb To deplete the supply of something, often when it relates to finances. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." I have a big family, so shopping for Christmas gifts totally wipes out my bank account every year. The demand for clean water wiped our supply out in days. 8. verb To cause someone financial hardship. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "out." I invested a ton of money in that start-up, so its failure totally wiped me out. 9. verb To fail in a significant or spectacular way. That candidate really wiped out in the election—his opponent completely trounced him. 10. verb To crash. I tried to catch up to the puck, but then I lost an edge and totally wiped out. 11. noun A fall or tumble off of something, often a skateboard, surfboard, or bicycle. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I had a wipe-out while skateboarding today—that's why my leg is all scraped up. 12. noun A crash. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I tried to catch up to the puck, but then I lost an edge and had a total wipe-out. 13. noun A loser or failure. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Don't hang out with that kid—he's a real wipe-out. See also: out, wipe Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. wipe someone or something (off) (with something) to clean someone or something by wiping with something. Tony wiped the baby off with a soft cloth. Jane wiped off the counter with a rag. Tom fell in the mud and asked Ralph to wipe him off. wipe something (off) (on something) to remove something by wiping it on something else. Don't wipe your feet off on the carpet. Don't wipe off your feet on the carpet, wipe them on the mat. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. wipe n. a murder; a killing. (see also wipe out.) The victim of the latest mob wipe was hauled out of the river this morning. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See: butt-wipe clean slate clean slate, have a/start with a egg on one's face, to have/wipe off the mop the floor up with someone mop up the floor with settle a score wipe wipe (one's) slate clean wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth wipe (someone or something) off the map wipe (someone's) eye wipe (something) off the map wipe away wipe down Wipe it off! wipe off wipe off the face of the earth wipe off the map wipe out wipe over wipe slate clean and wipe the slate clean wipe someone out wipe someone's eye wipe something off the face of the earth wipe something off the map wipe something out wipe the floor up with wipe the floor up with (one) wipe the floor up with someone wipe the floor with wipe the floor with (someone) wipe the floor with somebody wipe the floor with someone wipe the slate clean wipe the smile off someone's face wipe the/that grin off (one's) face wipe the/that smile off (one's) face wipe the/that smile, grin, etc. off your/somebody's face wipe up wiped wiped (out) wiped out wiped over References in periodicals archive Lucienne DePonte, senior category director for Nice Pak Products, Orangeburg, N.Y., agrees that "millennials take a minimalist approach to the products they use." They want to know what's in consumable products, including wet wipes, and prefer those that contain natural ingredients to the largest extent possible. Growth Despite Challenges SHORE PROBLEMS As well as blocking up sewage systems, wipes have been washing up on our beaches at an alarming rate. Convenient but not without consequences; Wet wipes may be handy but they don't have the best reputation - and now experts have found they could be spreading germs too.. Wipe technology does not stand still, and different products are always likely to be more suited to some applications than to others. Absorbing material: cleanroom wipes should arrive clean and leave dirty. But how they achieve that best is a very competitive matter ONE of the best-kept secrets of the female world is the use of baby wipes to remove make-up. Our Verdict . . .On Make Up Removing Wipes; CASHBACK Don't miss the chance to promote novel wipe usage occasions such as shower replacement. Room for Improvement All suppliers recorded growth in 2014 mainly because the wipes market was still in a building phase. Industrial and institutional wipes growth outpaces market: Kline study shows that all categories are posting growth Solugen ultimately teamed up with a company that makes PLA to create the world's first wipe made completely with plant starch; the PLA-based wipe material is 100% biodegradable and compostable, and the peroxide solution on the wipe is also derived from plant starch. Household Wipes: Growth Continues: Consumers prefer the ease and convenience of wipes in many areas of the home Pampers wipes are placed next to the company's diapers, as a way to encourage impulse purchases. The Wipes Market Africa Region: A look at the key countries show that growth is widespread throughout the continent WATER worker Chris Hepple has set about calculating the impact of the tidal waves of wet wipes being flushed down toilets in the North East. 'Wipe the slate clean and flush only toilet paper' water firm worker's plea after seeing scale of problem M2 PHARMA-July 11, 2018-Hero Wipes closes acquisition of Rescue Wipes Hero Wipes closes acquisition of Rescue Wipes With a 70 per cent market share, EWW manufactures wipes for top brands in the region as OEM basis. Emirates Wet Wipes introduces WOW Toonz Homecare Essentials floor wipes If you have wooden floors, you probably know just how difficult it can be to keep them dirt-free with a shine. Mrs Mop NO7 QUICK THINKING 4 IN 1 WIPES, pounds 6.50, FROM BOOTS Style: Wipe out; BEAUTY BOX We test five facial cleansing cloths Wipes are individually wrapped, thick and soft with a mild fruity smell. Body Talk: TRIED AND TESTED BY KIDS ...multi-purpose wipes NEW YORK -- The increasingly diverse uses that Americans are finding for wipes offer growth opportunities for retailers' private label offerings. There's a wipe for every need. (Merchandising)
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