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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Last year, the council approved a four-year package of raises and bonuses for rank-and-file police officers over the objections of critics who said the deal is too expensive and would take away from paying for basic services. —

Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Not to take away from his man Big Benn, because that’s my bro. —

Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 After all, thorns don't take away from a rose's beauty. —

Sonal Jain, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 That's the best thing that anybody can take away from Chez. —

Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take away from (something)

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