What Peeled Back Mean?

peel back. To remove something partially or fully (from something's surface) by peeling it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "peel" and "back." I love peeling back the protective plastic they put on the screens of brand new smartphones.

What does it mean to peel back?

1. to reverse. President Trump's plan was to peel back his predecessor's detente with Cuba.

What does it mean to peel back the layers?

Peeling back the onion is an expression often used in psychotherapy as a metaphor for what takes place during the process of self-discovery. When discovered in this way, we are able to take the necessary time to allow the layers to slowly peel back in order to allow for the hidden parts to emerge.