wear off

/W EH1 R AO1 F/
verb
  1. 1

    To diminish in effect

    “The effect of the injection will gradually wear off.”

  2. 2

    To disappear because of being abraded, over-polished, or abused

    “The silver plating on that cheap silverware will wear off.”

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