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View synonyms for rub off
rub off
verb
- to remove or be removed by rubbing
- 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
- a resulting effect on something else; consequences
a positive rub-off
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Example Sentences
It has rubbed off on everyone in the organization.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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