layer after layer

Frequency: 6.06.4 per million words

many layers of something, one on top of another

Examples (10)

  • The remains lay buried under layer after layer of black earth.
  • She peeled back the onion, layer after layer, revealing its core.
  • The artist built up the painting layer after layer, adding depth and texture.
  • During the archaeological dig, they uncovered ancient artifacts layer after layer.
  • He carefully applied the plaster, layer after layer, until the wall was smooth.
  • The story unfolded slowly, layer after layer, keeping the audience captivated.
  • The cake was beautifully decorated with cream and fruit, layer after layer.
  • As the snow fell, it accumulated layer after layer on the ground.
  • We had to remove layer after layer of old wallpaper to get to the original wall.
  • His complex personality was revealed layer after layer as we got to know him better.