English Expression · Beginner
brush the crumbs away
remove small food pieces with a quick brushing motion
Pronunciation: brush the crumbs away
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: remove small food pieces with a quick brushing motion.
Example
Brush the crumbs away before placing your laptop down.
Remove the crumbs before placing your laptop down.
Practice tips
- Practice brush the crumbs away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for beginner-level learners.