wash over

verb

1. (of an emotion) to affect (a person) suddenly and profoundly

2. (of an event) to have little effect on (a person)

Example Sentences

Our eyes locked for a brief moment and I saw a wave of anxiety wash over his face, likely concerned that I would disrupt his prep time by running over to rattle something off about the Log Lady, or to ask what the hell they really made the “Eraserhead” baby out of, and where does it live now?

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The former England captain became one of the greatest players of his generation not just on talent and leadership but on indomitable spirit and a capacity to let all the flak he faced wash over him.

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Orbs of yellow light wash over plates of juicy chicken inasal; longtime friends catch up over handpicked wines as music thumps in the background.

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It is easy to see at first glance the discolouration caused by the coins - a reddish-brown wash over the surface.

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It's stirring seeing Stracke realize these regrets as they wash over her in real-time.

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