peel back layer

Frequency: 5.85.9 per million words

to remove a layer, often revealing something underneath (can be used figuratively)

layerVERB + NOUN

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peel back

Examples (10)

  • I decided to peel back the layers of this story.
  • Carefully peel back the top layer of wallpaper.
  • The archeologists began to peel back each layer of soil, revealing ancient artifacts.
  • She tried to peel back the protective layer from the new phone screen.
  • Over time, we started to peel back the layers of his complex personality.
  • To understand the issue, we must peel back the various layers of bureaucracy.
  • The old paint began to peel back in thin layers due to the moisture.
  • His investigation sought to peel back the layers of deceit surrounding the scandal.
  • You need to gently peel back the outer layer of the onion.
  • The documentary aimed to peel back the layers of history to uncover the truth.