file the rough nail edge

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: smooth an uneven nail with a file.

Example

File the rough nail edge so it does not catch on fabric.

Smooth the uneven nail so it does not catch on fabric.

Practice tips

• Practice file the rough nail edge 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.

More English advanced vocabulary

• serendipity
• resilient
• Job
• Friend
• meal
• write
• Thing
• shirt