Pronunciation: [flˈʌʃ ɐwˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The phrase "flush away" is spelled phonetically as /flʌʃ əˈweɪ/. The first syllable "fl" is pronounced with a voiced "l" sound followed by the short vowel "ʌ". The second syllable "ush" has a "sh" sound, and the third syllable "a" has the short "ə" sound. Finally, the last syllable "way" has the "w" followed by the long "e" sound as in "day". The phrase means to get rid of something by flushing it down a toilet or drain.
"Flush away" is a verb phrase that refers to the act of causing something to disappear or be eradicated by means of a flushing action. It often pertains to the act of disposing of or eliminating waste materials, particularly by using water to carry them away. The term "flush away" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of getting rid of something, such as eliminating or eradicating a problem or undesirable element.
In its literal sense, "flush away" is commonly associated with actions like flushing a toilet, where the waste materials are flushed away through the plumbing system. It can also refer to similar actions where water is used to cleanse or remove waste, such as flushing a drain or flushing out debris from a pipe.
Metaphorically, "flush away" can pertain to the act of getting rid of something unwanted, such as flushing away bad habits or negative emotions. It signifies the action of completely eliminating or removing these undesirable aspects from one's life or mind.
Overall, "flush away" conveys the idea of causing something to disappear or be eliminated, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense, through the use of water or a similar flushing action.
The word "flush away" does not have a distinct etymology on its own, as it is a combination of two separate words: "flush" and "away".
- "Flush" originated from the Old French word "flus", which meant "to flow". It can also be traced back to the Latin word "fluxus", meaning "flowing" or "to flow". Over time, the meaning of "flush" expanded to include other senses such as "to cleanse", "to clear out", or "to rid of".
- "Away" is derived from the Middle English word "awaye", which was a combination of the Old English words "onweg" (on or at) and "geoga" (traveler). This combination formed the word "aweg" or "away", which meant "on the way" or "on the road".
