Wipe the smile of someone's face meaning
What does the saying 'Wipe the smile of someone's face' mean?
Idiom: Wipe the smile of someone's face
Meaning:
If you wipe the smile of someone's face, you do something to make someone feel less pleased with themselves.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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