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Meanings of peel back in English
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Usage of peel back in English
1
By sparking competition among them, we managed to peel back some layers.
2
This made him all the more anxious to peel back the layers.
3
The flesh of his hands began to peel back while we watched.
4
Pre-peeled bananas, in polystyrene trays covered in clingfilm; Just peel back the packaging.
5
I feel the covers peel back, and she climbs across me.
6
Astronomers wanted to use Keck's thermal-sensing eyes to peel back the cloud layers.
7
I peel back the plastic wrap and sniff the top of the rose.
8
Then I peel back the curtain and let my eyes adjust.
9
I felt my lips peel back from my teeth in a fierce grin.
10
Layers that peel back to reveal the horse's skull beneath them.
11
To peel back the slick facade and understand the details.
12
I yawn hugely, and peel back a corner of the curtain with one pinkie.
13
He used a pencil to peel back the plastic bag.
14
Then she felt his thumb dig into her palm and peel back her fingers.
15
Next I'll no doubt peel back his jacket and try to see where he's signed.'
16
As we peel back each layer of Lincoln's life, these questions foster only more questions.
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Peel back through the time
Peel back across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common