Peel off

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verb

To remove or take off a covering or layer.

He peeled off the labels from the bottles.
Visual representation of "peel off" - To remove or take off a covering or layer

Often appears as...

  • peel off the label
  • peel off the skin
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Physical action

Usually involves physically removing something thin or flexible with your hands.

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She peeled off the sticker from her notebook.
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Gradual process

The action can be slow and careful to avoid tearing or damaging the item.

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He slowly peeled off the band-aid from the wound.
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Not always literal

Can be used metaphorically to express removing layers of meaning or complexity.

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We need to peel off the complex layers of this argument.
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