Collocations for "flatten"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "flatten" in context.
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flatten
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- flatten a [box, ball]
- flatten (out) the [dough, map, land, rug]
- flatten the [dough] (out)
- flatten (down) your hair
- flatten your hair (down)
- flatten your hair with [gel, wax, your hands]
- flattened herself (up) against the wall
- the [landscape, valleys, countryside] flattened out
- flatten out [evenly, slightly, roughly]
- flatten it out on the [surface, kitchen unit, floor, ground, table]
- the [bulldozer, crane] flattened the [house, building]
- was flattened by [them, the defender, the onrushing crowd]
- flattened him on the [field, turf, grass]
- I'll flatten you (if you)
'flatten' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):