"Flake away" is a phrase that describes something peeling, shedding, or coming off in thin layers. It's often used to describe:
1. Physical Objects:
- Paint: A chipped or peeling paint job can be described as "flaking away."
- Skin: Dry skin that sheds in small pieces can be said to "flake away."
- Snow: When snow melts and falls off a roof in small pieces, it can be described as "flaking away."
2. Figurative Language:
- Trust: If someone loses trust in another person, they might say that their trust is "flaking away."
- Confidence: A person who is losing confidence in themselves might feel their confidence "flaking away."
- Support: A group that is losing support for a cause might say that their support is "flaking away."
The phrase "flake away" is often used to describe a gradual and often unwelcome process of deterioration or loss.
