RUB OUT
To rub out something (or rub something out) is to remove writing from a surface by rubbing or wiping it with an eraser or a piece of cloth.
Examples of use:
- I made a mistake so I rubbed it out.
- You've made a spelling mistake here. Rub it out and correct it, please.
- Can you rub out the writing on the board, please?
| infinitive | rub out |
| present simple | rub out and rubs out |
| -ing form | rubbing off |
| past simple | rubbed off |
| past participle | rubbed off |