dab the stain gently

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: touch a stain lightly with a cloth.

Example

Dab the stain gently instead of rubbing it.

Touch the stain lightly with a cloth instead of rubbing it.

Practice tips

• Practice dab the stain gently 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 advanced-level learners.

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