Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
salt-away
verb
/sɔlt əˈweɪ/
Definition
To rid oneself of something unpleasant, such as an unwanted memory or burden.
Examples
- After the argument, she needed some time to salt-away her feelings and think clearly.
- He found that writing in his journal helped him salt-away the stress of the day.
Meaning
Salt-away means to effectively get rid of or remove something that is bothering you, often likened to the act of washing something away.
Synonyms
- remove
- erase
- discard
- cleanse
