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Idiom: Rub Off On

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To be acquired by or transferred to (someone) as a result of regular exposure.

Example: "The hippie way of life seems to have rubbed off on him, as he's a flower power aficionado."

Example Sentences

1
Cathy is really positive, so her good attitude seems to rub off on her coworkers.
2
Living with an organized person like my roommate has started to rub off on me; now I'm keeping my things more neat and tidy.
3
I love spending time with my grandparents because their wisdom and knowledge rub off on me.
4
Watching a lot of comedy shows has caused my sense of humor to rub off on my friends.
5
His dedication and commitment to fitness has started to rub off on his friends, who are now joining him at the gym.

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