Flake Off

Synonyms of flake off

• shed
• peel off
• flake away

Antonyms of flake off

• adhere
• stick
• cling

Collocations of flake off

skin

Frequency: 80 %

After being in the sun all day, his skin started to flake off.

paint

Frequency: 70 %

The old paint on the house began to flake off.

rust

Frequency: 60 %

The old metal gate had rusted so much that pieces were flaking off.

nail polish

Frequency: 50 %

Her old nail polish was starting to flake off, so she decided to remove it.

glue

Frequency: 45 %

The glue on the sticker had started to flake off.

Idiomatic Expressions for flake off

• Phrase: flake off
  Meaning: To abandon or desert someone or something.
  Usage: He flaked off at the last minute and didn't show up to the party.