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2022-04-26 09:04
Brush against (someone or something) phrase
To touch someone or something quickly and lightly in passing
He drove at breakneck speed and fortunately only brushed against a cyclist.
A flush of embarrassment rose to her cheeks when his hand accidentally brushed against hers.
The driver says he's really sorry for brushing against me.
To touch someone or something gently with the hand.
1. If something is coming apart at the seams, failure is coming nearer and will happen soon.
2. Used to describe someone who becomes very emotional
3. Used to describe a piece of clothing whose the stitches are coming unfastened
The verb "brush" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used when there are too many people involved in a task, and this can lead to a failure or its likely outcome isn't good
I think five people should be enough in our project. You know, too many cooks spoil the broth.
