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Значение идиомы rub down

[rub down] {v. phr.} 1. To dry the body of byrubbing.

Stablemen rub down a horse after a race.

2. To rub andpress with the fingers on the body of to loosen muscles orprevent stiffness; massage.

Trainers rub down an athlete after hardexercise.


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