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Discover LudwigThe phrase "rub over" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the action of applying pressure or friction to a surface, often in a gentle or smoothing manner.
Example: "She decided to rub over the surface of the wood with fine sandpaper to achieve a smooth finish."
Alternatives: "smooth over" or "polish".
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Using a sharp knife, lightly score the skin of the duck breasts, then rub over with salt and pepper.
Rub over fish.
Rub over a palmful of olive oil.
Cut a lemon in half and rub over the board.
Combine spices and onion mix, and rub over meat.
Add spices and thyme sprigs and rub over belly to give it a uniform coating.
Combine the ginger and salt in a cup and rub over the chicken.
Wet the stone with warm water and rub over hard skin to remove thick calluses.
Drizzle over some oil, season well and rub over the marinade ingredients, massaging into the scored meat.
Mix paprika, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt together and rub over meat.
Preheat the oven to 220C/gas mark 7. Place the cod's head in a roasting tray, rub over a little butter, spoon over some oil and season well.
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