Drain away Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To flow out and disappear, usually slowly and completely, like liquid leaving a container. It can also mean to gradually lose energy, money, or resources until nothing is left.
Uso & Matices
Usually used for liquid slowly leaving something, but often used metaphorically: 'energy drained away', 'hopes drain away'. Not formal; common in both spoken and written English. Not the same as 'drain' (which is broader). Usually passive or with things subject to loss.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Water started to drain away from the sink.
basic
All my energy seemed to drain away after work.
basic
The rain stopped, but the water took a while to drain away.
basic
You could almost feel the hope drain away from the room.
natural
After paying all the bills, her savings had just drained away.
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You could watch the color slowly drain away from his face when he heard the news.
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