wash over
phrasal verbPart ofwash
wash over — phrasal verb
1. to affect someone suddenly and strongly, especially an emotion or a feeling that
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to affect someone suddenly and strongly, especially an emotion or a feeling that passes through them
Example
A wave of relief washed over the students when the exam was finally cancelled.
Gabriel felt a deep sense of calm wash over him as he sat by the fireplace.