English Expression · Intermediate
trim the dead leaves
cut away dry or damaged leaves
Pronunciation: trim the dead leaves
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: cut away dry or damaged leaves.
Example
Trim the dead leaves with clean scissors.
Cut away the dry leaves with clean scissors.
Practice tips
- Practice trim the dead leaves 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 intermediate-level learners.