skin up
Britishverb
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The photographs induce a surprisingly urgent search for something, anything, that feels nakedly real — perhaps a sliver of skin up by the hairline, just below the edge of a wig, or around the mouth.
From New York Times
Add the salmon skin up, reduce to medium and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes.
From Washington Times
In a pie plate, marinate the fillets, skin up, in ¼ cup soy for 15 minutes.
From Washington Times
But since she’s the type who prides herself on her fortitude, she arrived at an East Nashville park in sneakers, baggy sweatpants and a ballcap and T-shirt from Max Effort, an athletic brand that she reps, every inch of visible skin up to her chin spider-webbed in tattoos.
From Los Angeles Times
If you do come into contact with it, he stresses the importance of covering your skin up, even if it's warm and sunny.
From BBC
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