flick away

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to remove something with a quick movement

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Examples (10)

  • He casually flicked away some dust from his jacket.
  • She flicked away the crumbs from the table.
  • The cat flicked its tail away from the dog's reach.
  • I flicked away the mosquito that was bothering me.
  • The waiter flicked away the lint from his uniform.
  • She nervously flicked away a tear from her cheek.
  • He flicked away the cigarette ash with his finger.
  • The horse flicked its ears away from the flies.
  • She flicked away the hair that had fallen into her eyes.
  • The child flicked away the paper airplane with annoyance.