English · Phrasal verb Attested

rub out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xóa bằng cách chà

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The teacher wanted to rub out the chalk marks on the blackboard.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To get by; to live.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sống sót

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To kill, especially to murder.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giết

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “rub out” mean?

To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).

Is “rub out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.