wiped over
wipe over
1. To apply light rubbing or friction to some surface, as to clean or dry it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wipe" and "over." The waiter wiped over the table with a wet cloth as we took our seats. Just wipe it over quickly with a dry towel to get rid of the excess dust.
2. To rub some object or apply some substance to some surface. A noun or pronoun is usually used between "wipe" and "over." He began wiping the salve over the burn on his arm. Let me wipe a sponge over the countertop before the wine stains it.
3. Of an intense emotion or feeling, to fill or overwhelm someone very quickly or suddenly. A rush of envy wiped over me as I watched Michael drive home in his sports car. I could feel a surge of anger wiping over me as I listened to the announcement.
See also: over, wipe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
wiped over
verbSee wiped out
See also: over, wipe
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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- angling
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- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
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