press something out of something

press something out of something
press something out of something & press something out
to squeeze something out of something by applying pressure. •

The Indians press the acid out of the manioc before they use it as food.

Gene used an iron to press the wrinkles out of his suit coat.

Go back and press out all the wrinkles!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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