rub off

verb

1. to remove or be removed by rubbing
2. intr; often foll by on or onto to have an effect through close association or contact, esp so as to make similar

   her crude manners have rubbed off on you

noun

1. a resulting effect on something else; consequences

   a positive rub-off

Example Sentences

Growing up the son of a high school coach clearly rubbed off on him.

From Los Angeles Times

He rubs off the papery chaff with his fingers, parboils them and covers them with seasoned rice vinegar in a jar for 24 hours.

From Seattle Times

Instead, we are planets that orbit a sun more optimistic than we could ever be, and we hope that some of that shine rubs off on us periodically.

From New York Times

When the game was over and the Clippers had tied the best-of-seven series at 2-2, Lue was asked if his steely demeanor when the game hangs in the balance rubs off on his players.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the devastating physical and emotional impact of his accident, it seems that some of the optimism and hope that his protagonist Karim feels, is starting to rub off on him.

From BBC

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