take away from (something)

idiom

: to reduce the value or importance of (something)

The ugly door takes away from the beauty of the house.

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With kids consuming this content more and more frequently, parents are becoming mindful to the lessons their children take away from it. —

Holly Garcia, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024 Acknowledging that men and boys are struggling does not take away from the fact that women and girls have struggled for generations. —

Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024 What's more, one in five parents said their stress levels take away from their children's enjoyment of holidays. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 However, there were several things for Amorim to take away from the match at Portman Road, one of which was the eye-catching performance of Amad Diallo. —

Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take away from (something)

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