RUB OFF


Meaning of RUB OFF in English

If someone’s qualities or habits ~ on you, you develop some of their qualities or habits after spending time with them.

He was a tremendously enthusiastic teacher and that rubbed off on all the children...

I was hoping some of his genius might ~.

PHRASAL VERB: V P on n, V P

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