minor graze

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Used to describe a graze that is not serious.

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Examples (10)

  • She suffered only a minor graze in the crash.
  • It's just a minor graze; you don't need to see a doctor.
  • The child came home with a minor graze on her knee.
  • He escaped the accident with only a minor graze on his arm.
  • Don't worry, it's a minor graze that will heal quickly.
  • The nurse cleaned the minor graze and applied a bandage.
  • After falling off his bike, he had a minor graze on his elbow.
  • She dismissed the minor graze and continued playing.
  • The footballer sustained a minor graze but stayed in the match.
  • Fortunately, it was just a minor graze and nothing serious.