Blink Away (Verb)
Meaning
Keep back by blinking; "blink away tears".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She tried to blink away the tears that had begun to well up in her eyes as she said goodbye to her family.
- He attempted to blink away the dust that had gotten into his eyes while working outside.
- After watching a sad movie, she blinked away the tears that had formed as the credits rolled.
- The bright lights caused her to blink away the spots that had appeared in her vision.
- As she recalled the painful memory, she tried to blink away the tears that had begun to fall.