Peel off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To remove a layer from something, especially by pulling it away; also, to come off in thin pieces or strips, or, informally, to leave a group suddenly (e.g., a car leaving a convoy).
Usage & Nuances
Often used for skin, paint, stickers, or fruit. In driving or military settings, 'peel off' means to leave a group quickly. Collocations: 'peel off the label,' 'paint is peeling off.' Informal in the 'leave' sense. Not the same as 'peel' (basic verb to remove skin or covering).
Example Sentences
Please peel off the sticker slowly.
basic
The paint began to peel off the wall.
basic
He peeled off the old label before putting on the new one.
basic
My skin always peels off after a bad sunburn.
natural
One of the jets suddenly peeled off from the formation.
natural
The old wallpaper is so easy to peel off—it just comes right off in strips.
natural