When you run the vacuum cleaner across the floor, you rub the nap of the rug up and get the dirt out.
•Don't rub up the nap.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
rub something in — ˌrub it ˈin | ˌrub sth ˈin derived no passive to keep reminding sb of sth they feel embarrassed about and want to forget • I know I was stupid; you don t have to rub it in. Main entry: ↑rub … Useful english dictionary
rub something up — POLISH, buff up, burnish, shine, wax; clean, wipe. → rub * * * polish a metal or leather object … Useful english dictionary
rub something off something — ˌrub sthˈoff (sth) | ˌrub ˈoff derived to remove sth or to be removed by rubbing • She rubbed off the dead skin. • The gold colouring had begun to rub off. • (BrE) … Useful english dictionary
rub something off — ˌrub sthˈoff (sth) | ˌrub ˈoff derived to remove sth or to be removed by rubbing • She rubbed off the dead skin. • The gold colouring had begun to rub off. • (BrE) … Useful english dictionary
rub something out — ERASE, delete, remove, efface, obliterate, expunge. → rub * * * erase pencil marks with an eraser * * * ˌrub sthˈout derived (BrE) (also erase … Useful english dictionary
rub something down — dry, smooth, or clean something by rubbing. → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something in/into/through — blend or mix ingredients together using a rubbing action: → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something out — chiefly Brit. erase pencil marks with a rubber. → rub … English new terms dictionary
rub something out — they promise to rub out your bad credit history Syn: erase, delete, remove, efface, obliterate, expunge … Thesaurus of popular words
rub something down — CLEAN, sponge, wash; groom. → rub … Useful english dictionary
rub something down — Jake and Pauline are in the stable, rubbing down the horses Syn: clean, sponge, wash; groom … Thesaurus of popular words
