take away from

Idioms

Detract, as in Her straggly hair takes away from her otherwise attractive appearance. [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Deep inside I have a power that no one can take away from me.

From Literature

“This shouldn’t take away from that hard work,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Today's announcement does not take away from the truth, a truth that scientists and regulators around the planet continue to uphold, that glyphosate is safe and essential," he said.

From Barron's

But that does not take away from the fact Gyokeres is starting to look more confident.

From BBC

"Once you start caring too much about what performs well, it can take away from the music," Megan added.

From BBC

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