rub off
▪ I. ˌrub ˈoff (on/onto sb) derived
(of personal qualities, behaviour, opinions, etc.)to become part of a person's character as a result of that person spending time with sb who has those qualities, etc
•Her sense of fun has rubbed off on her children.
•Let's hope some of his good luck rubs off on me!
Main entry: ↑rubderived
▪ II. 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)If you write on the blackboard, rub it off at the end of the lesson.
Main entry: ↑rubderived
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