English Explanatory Dictionary

draw a sponge over the slate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of wipe the slate clean.

Word forms

draw a sponge over the slate draws a sponge over the slate drawing a sponge over the slate drew a sponge over the slate drawn a sponge over the slate

Etymology

In reference to a wet sponge being used to wipe a writing slate clean.

Synonyms

pass a sponge over the slate wipe the slate clean
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