strip away
US /strɪp əˈweɪ/
UK /strɪp əˈweɪ/

1.
arrancar, remover, eliminar
to remove something layer by layer, or to gradually eliminate something
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The strong winds stripped away the topsoil.
Os ventos fortes arrancaram a camada superficial do solo.
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The investigation aims to strip away the layers of deception.
A investigação visa remover as camadas de engano.