scrub

scrub (something)

To cancel or abort some plan or activity. We had to scrub the new office in New York after the stock market took a dive. We may have to scrub the picnic this weekend if the weather is as bad as they're predicting it will be.

scrub (something) out of (something else)

To clean some substance or residue out of the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. You'll need to scrub all the burnt food out of the pan with a scouring pad. I've got to scrub this gunk out of my keyboard, or it might stop working altogether.

scrub away

To clean away some substance or residue (from something) very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "away." You'll want to scrub away all the caked-on dirt and grime before you attempt to repair your bicycle. The salt-and-sugar rub helps you scrub dirt and dead skin cells away, giving your skin a bright, healthy glow.

scrub down

To wash someone or something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrub" and "down." Make sure you scrub the kids down before they go to bed—they've been out playing in the mud all day. We'll need to scrub down the car before my parents get home, or they'll know we took it without asking.

scrub in

To prepare to join a surgery by donning surgical scrubs and thoroughly washing one's hands and forearms. The hospital wants me to scrub in on the endonasal endoscopy later this afternoon.

scrub off

To clean away some substance or residue (from something) very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "off." You should be scrubbing off all the caked-on dirt and grime from your bicycle at least once a week, or it will wear out a lot faster than it would otherwise. The salt-and-sugar rub helps you scrub dirt and dead skin cells off your body, giving your skin a bright, healthy glow.

scrub out

1. To wash the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrub" and "out." Did you scrub out the pots and pans like I asked? I've got to take this apart and scrub it out from the inside.

2. To clean some substance or residue out of the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "out"; often followed by "of (something)." You can't just leave the pot to soak overnight—you've got to scrub all the burnt food out with a scouring pad. I've got to scrub the gunk out of my keyboard, or it could end up permanently broken.

3. To erase or render illegible by scrubbing, as with a tool or writing implement. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "out." They used a file to scrub out the serial number on the stolen machine. Someone came over and scrubbed his name out with permanent marker.

scrub up

To wash oneself, especially one's hands, very thoroughly with soap and water. Make sure to get your kids in the habit of scrubbing up before they eat. All surgeons must scrub up before entering the operating room.

See also: scrub, up

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

scrub someone or something down

to clean someone or something thoroughly by rubbing. The mother scrubbed the baby down gently and put lotion on her. Please scrub down this floor.

scrub someone or something off

to clean someone or something by rubbing. Mother scrubbed Timmy off. Liz scrubbed off the countertop.

scrub something away

to clean something away by rubbing. See if you can scrub that rust away. Scrub away that rust if you can.

scrub something off (of) something

and scrub something off

to clean something off something by scrubbing. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I have to scrub the mud off the porch steps. Did you scrub off all the grease?

scrub something out

to clean out the inside of something by rubbing or brushing. Please scrub these pots out and put them away. Jim will scrub out the pots.

scrub something out of something

and scrub something Out

to clean something out of something by scrubbing. Please scrub the gravy out of the pot. Are you going to scrub out the burned material?

scrub up

1. Lit. to clean oneself up. You have to scrub up before dinner. Please go scrub up before you come to the table.

2. Fig. to clean oneself, especially one's hands and arms, as a preparation for performing a surgical procedure. The surgeon scrubbed up thoroughly before the operation. When you finish scrubbing up, someone will help you on with sterile clothing.

See also: scrub, up

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

scrub up

Thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms, as before performing surgery. For example, The residents had to scrub up in case they were called on to assist with the operation. [c. 1900]

See also: scrub, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

scrub up

To wash the hands and arms thoroughly, as before performing or participating in surgery: The doctors and nurses scrubbed up before entering the operating room.

See also: scrub, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

scrub

tv. to cancel something. We had to scrub the whole plan because of the weather.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

scrub (something)
scrubs
scrub out
a go (at someone or something)
have a go
have a go (at someone or something)
have a go at
have a go at someone
a new kid on the block
a/the new kid on the block

References in periodicals archive

Seedling establishment in natural and experimental Florida scrub gaps.

Effects of time-since-fire and microhabitat on the occurrence and density of the endemic Paronychia chartacea ssp. chartacea in Florida scrub and along roadsides

For scrub typhus, co-infection with Leptospira spp.

Acute Q fever and scrub typhus, Southern Taiwan

This report studies the global Exfoliating Scrub market status and forecast, categorizes the global Exfoliating Scrub market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region.

Body Scrub Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 18.9 Billion By 2025 / Leading Key Players - Shieshdo; 3Lab Inc.; The Face Shop; Tonymoly Co. Ltd.; L'Oreal / Radiant Insights, Inc

Clinical profile and improving mortality trend of scrub typhus in South India.

Scrub Typhus Complicated by ARDS, Myocarditis, and Encephalitis Imported to Oman from Nepal

If you want to relax while moisturizing your skin, the Lavander Moisturizing Scrub is made of pure lavender essential oils that helps regenerate skin cells and counter ageing skin.

Try Something New: The Dry Scrub Massage at His and Hers Salon

"If you're doing management that benefits scrub jays, you're also managing a whole bunch of other interesting and unique species in Florida," says Craig Faulhaber, the Avian Conservation Coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Scrub Jay Blues: Saving Florida's friendliest native bird matters

Scrub typhus has a broad clinical spectrum from mild self-limiting illness to multi-organ failure.

A CASE OF SCRUB TYPHUS FEVER PRESENTING WITH MULTI-ORGAN FAILURE

To learn more Green Scrub and their work, please contact their office team today at 403-903-0175 or visit their business website at www.greenscrub.ca.

Green Scrub Helps Calgary Property Managers Plan Ahead for 2018 Parkade Cleaning Schedules

M2 EQUITYBITES-December 29, 2016-AvaCare Medical Acquires Online Medical Scrubs Seller

AvaCare Medical Acquires Online Medical Scrubs Seller

There are actually a wide variety of scrub oak species, yet the animals seem to favor all their acorns.

Windfall in the oak scrub: seemingly desolate scrub habitats become game magnets in the fall

It was love at first scrub with this delicate body polish.

10 Best: body scrubs: slough off the old skin, bring in the new with sugar and sea salt

Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is an acute, febrile, infectious illness.

A report on the present scenario of scrub typhus in Nagaland, India

Clean & Clear Morning Energy Skin Brightening Daily Face Scrub, PS4.20, Boots Cheat a morning glow with this daily exfoliator.

JOIN THE SCRUB; FASHION & BEAUTY; Reveal fresh and beautiful skin with our pick of gorgeous-smelling scrubs

There's nothing like a good old scrub to liven up a lacklustre complexion.

beauty buzz

The Tarcin, Turkish for cinnamon, is a 25-minute anti-cellulite full body scrub. Cinnamon is reported to be one of the most effective cellulite removers, since it is rich in antioxidants and at the same time energises the cells to burn calories faster.

After work destress taken to new level

词组	scrub
释义	scrub scrub (something) To cancel or abort some plan or activity. We had to scrub the new office in New York after the stock market took a dive. We may have to scrub the picnic this weekend if the weather is as bad as they're predicting it will be. See also: scrub scrub (something) out of (something else) To clean some substance or residue out of the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. You'll need to scrub all the burnt food out of the pan with a scouring pad. I've got to scrub this gunk out of my keyboard, or it might stop working altogether. See also: of, out, scrub scrub away To clean away some substance or residue (from something) very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "away." You'll want to scrub away all the caked-on dirt and grime before you attempt to repair your bicycle. The salt-and-sugar rub helps you scrub dirt and dead skin cells away, giving your skin a bright, healthy glow. See also: away, scrub scrub down To wash someone or something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrub" and "down." Make sure you scrub the kids down before they go to bed—they've been out playing in the mud all day. We'll need to scrub down the car before my parents get home, or they'll know we took it without asking. See also: down, scrub scrub in To prepare to join a surgery by donning surgical scrubs and thoroughly washing one's hands and forearms. The hospital wants me to scrub in on the endonasal endoscopy later this afternoon. See also: scrub scrub off To clean away some substance or residue (from something) very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "off." You should be scrubbing off all the caked-on dirt and grime from your bicycle at least once a week, or it will wear out a lot faster than it would otherwise. The salt-and-sugar rub helps you scrub dirt and dead skin cells off your body, giving your skin a bright, healthy glow. See also: off, scrub scrub out 1. To wash the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrub" and "out." Did you scrub out the pots and pans like I asked? I've got to take this apart and scrub it out from the inside. 2. To clean some substance or residue out of the inside of something very thoroughly and vigorously. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "out"; often followed by "of (something)." You can't just leave the pot to soak overnight—you've got to scrub all the burnt food out with a scouring pad. I've got to scrub the gunk out of my keyboard, or it could end up permanently broken. 3. To erase or render illegible by scrubbing, as with a tool or writing implement. A noun or pronoun is used between "scrub" and "out." They used a file to scrub out the serial number on the stolen machine. Someone came over and scrubbed his name out with permanent marker. See also: out, scrub scrub up To wash oneself, especially one's hands, very thoroughly with soap and water. Make sure to get your kids in the habit of scrubbing up before they eat. All surgeons must scrub up before entering the operating room. See also: scrub, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. scrub someone or something down to clean someone or something thoroughly by rubbing. The mother scrubbed the baby down gently and put lotion on her. Please scrub down this floor. See also: down, scrub scrub someone or something off to clean someone or something by rubbing. Mother scrubbed Timmy off. Liz scrubbed off the countertop. See also: off, scrub scrub something away to clean something away by rubbing. See if you can scrub that rust away. Scrub away that rust if you can. See also: away, scrub scrub something off (of) something and scrub something off to clean something off something by scrubbing. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I have to scrub the mud off the porch steps. Did you scrub off all the grease? See also: off, scrub scrub something out to clean out the inside of something by rubbing or brushing. Please scrub these pots out and put them away. Jim will scrub out the pots. See also: out, scrub scrub something out of something and scrub something Out to clean something out of something by scrubbing. Please scrub the gravy out of the pot. Are you going to scrub out the burned material? See also: of, out, scrub scrub up 1. Lit. to clean oneself up. You have to scrub up before dinner. Please go scrub up before you come to the table. 2. Fig. to clean oneself, especially one's hands and arms, as a preparation for performing a surgical procedure. The surgeon scrubbed up thoroughly before the operation. When you finish scrubbing up, someone will help you on with sterile clothing. See also: scrub, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. scrub up Thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms, as before performing surgery. For example, The residents had to scrub up in case they were called on to assist with the operation. [c. 1900] See also: scrub, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. scrub up v. To wash the hands and arms thoroughly, as before performing or participating in surgery: The doctors and nurses scrubbed up before entering the operating room. See also: scrub, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. scrub tv. to cancel something. We had to scrub the whole plan because of the weather. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: scrub (something) scrubs scrub out a go (at someone or something) have a go have a go (at someone or something) have a go at have a go at someone a new kid on the block a/the new kid on the block References in periodicals archive Seedling establishment in natural and experimental Florida scrub gaps. Effects of time-since-fire and microhabitat on the occurrence and density of the endemic Paronychia chartacea ssp. chartacea in Florida scrub and along roadsides For scrub typhus, co-infection with Leptospira spp. Acute Q fever and scrub typhus, Southern Taiwan This report studies the global Exfoliating Scrub market status and forecast, categorizes the global Exfoliating Scrub market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region. Body Scrub Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 18.9 Billion By 2025 / Leading Key Players - Shieshdo; 3Lab Inc.; The Face Shop; Tonymoly Co. Ltd.; L'Oreal / Radiant Insights, Inc Clinical profile and improving mortality trend of scrub typhus in South India. Scrub Typhus Complicated by ARDS, Myocarditis, and Encephalitis Imported to Oman from Nepal If you want to relax while moisturizing your skin, the Lavander Moisturizing Scrub is made of pure lavender essential oils that helps regenerate skin cells and counter ageing skin. Try Something New: The Dry Scrub Massage at His and Hers Salon "If you're doing management that benefits scrub jays, you're also managing a whole bunch of other interesting and unique species in Florida," says Craig Faulhaber, the Avian Conservation Coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Scrub Jay Blues: Saving Florida's friendliest native bird matters Scrub typhus has a broad clinical spectrum from mild self-limiting illness to multi-organ failure. A CASE OF SCRUB TYPHUS FEVER PRESENTING WITH MULTI-ORGAN FAILURE To learn more Green Scrub and their work, please contact their office team today at 403-903-0175 or visit their business website at www.greenscrub.ca. Green Scrub Helps Calgary Property Managers Plan Ahead for 2018 Parkade Cleaning Schedules M2 EQUITYBITES-December 29, 2016-AvaCare Medical Acquires Online Medical Scrubs Seller AvaCare Medical Acquires Online Medical Scrubs Seller There are actually a wide variety of scrub oak species, yet the animals seem to favor all their acorns. Windfall in the oak scrub: seemingly desolate scrub habitats become game magnets in the fall It was love at first scrub with this delicate body polish. 10 Best: body scrubs: slough off the old skin, bring in the new with sugar and sea salt Scrub typhus, caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is an acute, febrile, infectious illness. A report on the present scenario of scrub typhus in Nagaland, India Clean & Clear Morning Energy Skin Brightening Daily Face Scrub, PS4.20, Boots Cheat a morning glow with this daily exfoliator. JOIN THE SCRUB; FASHION & BEAUTY; Reveal fresh and beautiful skin with our pick of gorgeous-smelling scrubs There's nothing like a good old scrub to liven up a lacklustre complexion. beauty buzz The Tarcin, Turkish for cinnamon, is a 25-minute anti-cellulite full body scrub. Cinnamon is reported to be one of the most effective cellulite removers, since it is rich in antioxidants and at the same time energises the cells to burn calories faster. After work destress taken to new level
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