flick from

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to remove something from a surface with a flick

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Examples (10)

  • He casually flicked away some dust from his jacket.
  • She flicked the crumbs from the tablecloth with her napkin.
  • The cat flicked water droplets from its whiskers after drinking.
  • He flicked the lint from his sweater before the meeting.
  • She carefully flicked the spider from her shoulder.
  • The horse flicked flies from its back with its tail.
  • He flicked the ash from his cigarette into the ashtray.
  • She flicked the dust from the old book's cover.
  • The bird flicked raindrops from its feathers.
  • He flicked the paper clip from his desk into the trash.