take the gloss off sth
Definition
› to make an event or occasion less special and enjoyable: The bad weather really took the gloss off our trip to the zoo.Damaging and spoilingDestroying and demolishing
(Definition of take the gloss off sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- Destroying and demolishing
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- Hitting and beating
- In bad condition
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- Scratching and rubbing
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take the gilt off the gingerbread idiom
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take the heat off sb idiom
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take the law into your own hands idiom
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take the liberty of doing sth idiom
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take the piss (out of) sb or sth idiom
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Synonyms and related words:
- adulterate verb
- at the expense of sb idiom
- bastardize verb
- be hoist(ed) with/by your own petard idiom
- bite verb (AFFECT BADLY)
- cheapen verb (RESPECT LESS)
- cost sb dear idiom
- degrade verb (SPOIL)
- do for sb/sth phrasal verb
- flaw verb
- foul (sth) up phrasal verb
- gild the lily idiom
- gnaw away at sth phrasal verb
- go west idiom
- interfere with sth phrasal verb
- punishing noun
- punishment noun (BAD TREATMENT)
- put sth out of joint idiom
- queer verb
- rain on sb's parade idiom
Topic:
Damaging and spoiling
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