to view someone with a new level of respect or to take notice of their significantly improved performance or behavior

to be windy

gua sha (technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine)

to rake in (money); to plunder; to milk people dry

to shave one's face

to shave

damage to the surface of an object caused by rubbing or scraping

a tool with a flat blade used for removing unwanted material from a surface, often in construction or cleaning

a slap on the side of the head

To rack one's brains for a solution; to search for every bit of knowledge or inspiration.

a tool with a flat blade used for scraping surfaces or applying substances such as putty

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to leave scratches on the surface of an object

to scrape one's car against something or to sideswipe another vehicle

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A kitchen tool used for removing the outer skin of fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes.

to scrape

to be carried or blown away by the wind