washing

co-wash

To wash one's hair using only conditioner (rather than shampoo and conditioner). "Co" is short for "conditioner." Ladies with thick, curly hair have taken to co-washing their tresses, to avoid stripping their hair of natural oils.

give (one's) head for the washing

To submit passively to a reprimand, punishment, or some sort of mistreatment. I knew I was getting home after curfew, and that my parents would be angry about it, so I just gave my head for the washing and didn't try to sneak in. Don't just give your head for the washing—tell him that he can't talk to you like that!

greenwash

1. verb To make illegally-obtained money appear to have come from legal channels; to launder money. This isn't a foolproof plan, Jack—eventually, someone is going to catch you greenwashing.

2. noun Activities undertaken by an organization or company so that it appears more environmentally conscious. Is this "recycled content" label legit, or is it just greenwash?

wash (one's) dirty laundry in public

To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty laundry in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty laundry in public.

wash (one's) dirty linen in public

To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be sensitive or embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty linen in public.

wash (one's) hands

To clean one's hands, typically with soap and water. Kids, be sure to wash your hands before coming to the dinner table! Everyone in my class is sick, so I've been washing my hands constantly.

wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)

1. To absolve oneself of or distance oneself from responsibility for something. I don't want to be part of this scheme any more. I wash my hands of it.

2. To renounce, abandon, or distance oneself from someone or something. The director famously hated the final cut of the movie and has washed his hands of it, even going so far as to remove his name from the project. I'm afraid that if I tell my parents what I've done, they will wash their hands of me.

wash (someone or something) out of (something or some place)

1. To wash some material in order to rid it of some debris, odor, stain, etc. I'm trying to wash this chocolate stain out of my shirt, but it's not working. We need to wash all this gunk out of the carpets before Mom and Dad get home!

2. To cause something, such as a color or design, to be removed or faded in some material. Prolonged exposure to sunlight had washed the logo out of the storefront sign. Make sure you wash this sweater by hand, or you'll wash the colors out of it.

3. To cause or force someone to leave or exit something or some place due to flooding. The storm had washed us out of camp on the very first night. Heavy flooding washed thousands of people out of their homes along the valley.

4. To cause, compel, or force someone to leave some program, institution, or organization. The notoriously difficult course has washed countless students out of the master's program. They seemed hell-bent on washing me out of the Marine Corps because of the incident.

wash (something) of (something else)

1. To wash some surface or material in order to rid it of some debris, odor, stain, etc. The worst part of the job was having to wash the floors of all the filth produced by the animals at the end of the day. The only way we'll wash these carpets of all the stains is to hire a professional service.

2. To remove some unwanted thing or aspect from something else. The accountant washed the company's books of any potentially incriminating details. Our app aims to wash users' profiles of any personal information that could make them vulnerable to cyber attacks.

wash a brick

To do or attempt something futile. That couch will never fit up the steps—tell them to stop trying to wash a brick!

wash a few things out

1. Literally, to wash several items of clothing, especially by hand. Looking for Mom? She's in the laundry room washing a few things out in the sink.

2. To take care of, finish, or resolve some or several tasks. Often used as a vague excuse or explanation for why one must leave or can't do something. A: "Are you leaving already?" B: "Yeah, sorry. I have to go wash a few things out." Sorry, we'd be happy to help with data entry, but my team is still washing a few things out on our own project.

wash away

1. To be removed or carried away by a moving body of water. Half the town washed away during the floods. Jonathan forgot to moor the boat properly, and it washed away when the tide went out.

2. To carry or remove by lifting or pushing it with the force of moving water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "away." Heavy rains have been washing away the top soil for farmers across the country. He began spraying the driveway with a hose to wash the dirt away. The flash flood washed the entire group of hikers away.

3. To drift or fade away. Said especially of negative emotions or memories. Being with you now makes all those years of regret just wash away. You might need to seek help if the only thing to help your sorrow wash away is alcohol.

4. To remove, assuage, or atone for some negative feeling, memory, or experience. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "away." He's been trying to wash away his guilt for exploiting his stabbing partners in the back by making huge contributions to various charities. Only time can wash this kind of grief away.

See also: away, wash

wash down

1. To flush or rinse someone or something with a liquid, as to clean or sanitize. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." Mom washed down the scrape before putting a bandage on it. The dog is covered in mud, so take the hose and wash him down.

2. To use the force of water or another liquid to move something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." Don't wash down those bits of food in the sink—they'll clog up the drain.

3. To drink something in order to aid the act of eating or swallowing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." I could use a cold soda to wash down these fries. If she struggles to swallow that pill, give her some more water to wash it down.

See also: down, wash

wash off

1. To become quickly cleaned of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. I've been out digging in the garden all morning, so I'd like to wash off before we go anywhere.

2. To have the ability to become quickly or easily cleaned of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. These play mats are made of plastic, so they wash off pretty easily.

3. To have the ability to be quickly or easily removed by rinsing or scrubbing with soap and water. It's just a bit of mud, Mom—it'll wash off!

4. To quickly or lightly clean someone or something of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "off." We'll need to wash off the side of the house and let it dry before we start painting. The dog is covered in mud, so take him out back and wash him off before you let him back into the house. We've been at the beach all day, so I just want to wash the kids off before we go out for dinner later.

5. To clean dirt or residue off of someone or something by spraying or flushing them or it with a liquid, especially water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "off." Be sure to wash the mud off your boots before you bring them into the house. I'm going to take a quick shower to wash the dirt and sweat off me.

See also: off, wash

wash out

1. verb To wash or clean the inside of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." I hope I have time to wash out my car before our road trip. It smells a little funky in there. Unfortunately the flooding left a lot of mud inside the shed, so we'll have to wash it out. My water bottle got a little scummy so it will need to be washed out.

2. verb To remove or be removed from fabric, as of a stain. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." I'm going to try to wash out the wine stain from the carpet. Do you think these grass stains will wash out?

3. verb To rain excessively enough to result in the cancellation of an event. I'm sure the network is anxious about the possibility that the storm will wash out the big game, but that was always the risk of having it at an open stadium. Our game got washed out last night, so we'll have to make it up next week.

4. verb To flood something with water and erode it or make it flow away. Heavy rains washed out the topsoil, so we'll have to reseed the entire garden.

5. verb, slang To fail and be unable to continue something, often schooling. A lot of kids simply aren't ready for the demands of college life and end up washing out the first semester.

6. verb To lose a lot of money, as in a poor investment, bad deal, or when gambling. For as many times as you've washed out at the casino, I thought you'd have learned your lesson by now. A lot of investors washed out when the housing market collapsed.

7. verb To collapse, fall apart, or lose the ability to function. The marathon runner washed out within sight of the finish line, completely unable to continue. The push to pass the legislation washed out as soon as just two lawmakers defected from the effort.

8. verb To lose control and/or get into an accident; to wipe out. The viral video showed the racecar washing out severely but miraculously without injury to the driver. I got that scar from washing out on my bike when I was a kid.

9. verb To exhaust or become exhausted. By game 7, you could tell most of the players had completely washed out. The grueling training regimen can easily wash out those who aren't prepared for it.

10. verb To make someone or something look faded, pale, or less vibrant. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." This shirt might not be the right color. Does it wash me out? Photographers usually like to avoid shooting in midday sunshine because it's too bright and washes out all the colors.

11. noun A failure or disappointment. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as one word. He was a star player until he got busted for drugs and became a total washout. The much-hyped new department store layout turned out to be a complete washout, with sales even worse than before.

See also: out, wash

wash over (someone or something)

1. Of a liquid, to pass over and cover someone or something. Waves from the tsunami completely washed over the small island nation. Let the soapy water wash over the pavement to clear away some of this gunk.

2. To engulf, overwhelm, or envelop a person, group, or population of people, especially very quickly or suddenly. Usually said in reference to intense emotions or feelings. As the sun began to rise over the horizon, a deep sense of calm and well-being washed over me. Intense anger washed over the country when the truth of what really happened was made public. A wave of profound goodwill has washed over the community and motivated everyone to pitch in and help.

3. To be noticed, heard, or understood by someone or some group without any appreciable emotional effect. Usually said in reference to some news or revelation that would normally be considered emotionally powerful or moving. When I received word of my father's death, the news at first washed over me like a cool breeze. Like so many scandals before it, this one will spark outrage for a day or two before washing over the country as if nothing had ever happened.

wash overboard

1. To be carried over the side of a boat by water, especially a wave or large amount of rain. The boat pitched and rolled in the waves, and three unfortunate souls washed overboard before the storm eventually broke. I'm warning you now—anything not tied down is going to wash overboard.

2. Of water, especially a wave or large amount of rain, to carry someone or something over the side of a boat. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "wash" and "overboard." A huge swell crashed into the boat and nearly washed me overboard. The storm washed several priceless antiques overboard on our way to the museum.

wash up

1. To become clean by scrubbing with soap and water, especially one's hands and face. I've been out digging in the garden all morning, so I'd like to wash up before we go anywhere tonight. Make sure the kids wash up before dinner.

2. To clean the dishes, utensils, pots, and pans from a meal. You cooked dinner, so I'll wash up! I don't mind washing up, if you'll dry everything with a towel for me.

3. To clean something with soap and water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "up." I didn't have enough money to pay for my meal, so the restaurant made me stay and wash their dishes up for them instead.

See also: up, wash

wash with (one)

To be believed or accepted by one. Usually used in negative constructions. That sort of rationale just doesn't wash with the board of directors. I don't think that excuse is going to wash with Mom and Dad.

wash away

to be carried away by water or some other liquid. The bridge washed away in the flood. All the soil washed away and left the rocks exposed.

See also: away, wash

wash off (someone or something)

and wash off of (someone or something)

to be carried off of or away from someone or something by the action of water or another liquid. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The dirt washed off of the floor easily. The label washed off this can, and now I don't know what's in it.

See also: off, wash

wash out

1. Inf. to fail and be removed from something, such as school. I studied all I could, but I still washed out. I don't want to wash out. It's my whole future.

2. Inf. to have a serious wreck; to wipe out. The little car washed out on the curve. The vehicles have a tendency to wash out when cornering.

3. Inf. to lose a large amount of money. Fred washed out on that stock deal. Lefty and Willie washed out at the racetrack.

4. Inf. to break down or collapse from exhaustion. The whole play began to wash out during the second act. It was a lost cause by the third. Finally, after a long day, I just washed out. They had to call the paramedics.

See also: out, wash

wash overboard

[for someone or something] to be carried overboard (off the deck of a ship) by water. Our chairs washed overboard in the storm. I was afraid that the dog would wash overboard, so I took her below.

wash someone or something away

[for a flood of water] to carry someone or something away. The flood washed the boats away. The high water washed away much of the sand along the shoreline.

See also: away, wash

wash someone or something off

to clean someone or something by washing. She washed the muddy children off with a hose and put their clothes right into the washing machine. Jane washed off the children.

See also: off, wash

wash someone or something overboard

[for water] to flood up and carry someone or something off the deck of a ship into the sea. The high seas washed two of the sailors overboard. The storm washed our chairs overboard.

wash someone or something up

1. to clean up someone or something by washing. Please wash the baby up as long as you are changing the diaper. I'll wash up the baby. Sam will wash himself up before dinner.

2. [for water or the waves] to bring someone or something up onto the shore or beach. Look what the waves washed up! A bottle with a note in it! The waves washed a bottle up.

See also: up, wash

wash someone out

Fig. to deplete the strength or vitality of someone. The flu really washed me out. The disease washed out the whole class.

See also: out, wash

wash someone up

to terminate someone in something. This error is going to wash you up as an account executive. That washed me up. Problems like this have washed up quite a few careers.

See also: up, wash

wash something away

to clean something by scrubbing and flushing away the dirt. Fresh water will wash the seawater away. Let's wash away these muddy footprints.

See also: away, wash

wash something down something

to get rid of something by flooding it down the sewer, drain, sink, etc. Wash all the soap suds down the drain and clean the sink, please. Please wash all that stuff down the drain.

See also: down, wash

wash something down

(with something)

1. to clean something by flooding with water, alcohol, etc. The doctor washed the area down and began to stitch up the wound. She washed down the wound with alcohol to clean it thoroughly. Todd washed the driveway down with water.

2. Fig. to use fluid to aid the swallowing of food or medicine. Molly washed the pills down with a gulp of coffee. She washed down the pills with a glass of water.

See also: down, wash

wash something off (of) someone or something

and wash something off

to clean something off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I have to wash this tomato sauce off my jacket before it stains it. I will wash off the tomato stains.

See also: off, wash

wash something out

1. to wash out the inside of something; to wash something made of fabric. I have to wash my socks out tonight. Wash the pitcher out before you put it away. I will wash out my socks tomorrow.

2. Fig. to rain on or flood an event so that it must be canceled. (Fig. on {2}.) Rain washed the game out. The storm washed out the picnic.

3. to wash or erode something out or away. The flood washed the new bushes out. The rains washed out the paving stones.

See also: out, wash

wash up (for something)

to clean [oneself] up for something, such as a meal. Please wash up for dinner. Go and wash up!

See also: up, wash

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

wash down

1. Clean by washing from top to bottom, as in He always washes down the walls before painting. [Second half of 1800s]

2. Drink a liquid after eating food or taking medicine, as in He washed down the pills with a glass of water. [c. 1600]

See also: down, wash

wash out

1. Remove or be removed by washing; also, cause to fade by laundering. For example, Give it to me; I'll wash out that stain, or The bleach has really washed out that bright print. [Mid-1700s]

2. Wear away or be worn away by the flow of water, as in The river rose and washed out the dam, or The road has completely washed out. [Mid-1700s]

3. Deplete or be depleted of energy, as in Working on her feet all day just washed her out, or I just washed out after that long tennis match. [Mid-1800s]

4. Eliminate or be eliminated as unsatisfactory, as in He washed out of medical school after just one year, or After only two months as chairman I washed out. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

5. Cancel owing to bad weather, as in The picnic was washed out. [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see washed out.

See also: out, wash

wash up

1. Wash one's hands and face, as in It's time to wash up for dinner. [First half of 1900s] Also see clean up, def. 2.

2. Clean the utensils after a meal, as in I'll cook dinner if you promise to wash up. [Mid-1700s] Also see do the dishes.

3. Bring about the end or ruin of; finish. This usage is often used put in the passive, be washed up, as in She's all washed up as a singer. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

See also: up, wash

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

wash away

1. To carry away or remove something by the action of moving water: The waves washed away the debris on the beach. Heavy rains washed the topsoil away.

2. To be carried away or removed by the action of water: Our boat washed away in the storm.

3. To eliminate some corruption or guilt: He tried to wash away his regret by getting drunk. She hoped to wash her guilt away by confessing to the crime.

See also: away, wash

wash down

1. To cleanse the surface of something using water or other liquid: We washed down the walls. My neighbor washed the car down.

2. To cause something to be carried or drawn down by the action of water or similar liquid: We tried to wash the grease down, but it stuck to the sides. I washed the tar down with the hose.

3. To follow the ingestion of something, such as food, with the ingestion of a liquid: After the party, we washed the cake down with coffee. I washed down the medicine with some juice.

See also: down, wash

wash off

1. To remove something by washing: I washed the dirt off. The cook washed off the grease.

2. To be removed by washing: The stain won't wash off. The dirt washed off easily.

3. To cleanse something by using water or other liquid to remove what is on it: Wash off the equipment before you put it away. I washed the dishes off and set them in the rack.

4. To cleanse oneself by using water or other liquid to remove what is on one's body: I need to wash off before dinner.

See also: off, wash

wash out

1. To cleanse something by using water or other liquid to remove what is inside it: Wash out the cup before you use it. I washed out my hair. The trash can smelled, so I washed it out.

2. To remove something by washing: She washed out the stain. He applied the conditioner, waited 30 seconds, and then washed it out.

3. To be removed by washing: The grease washed out without a problem.

4. To cause something to fade by laundering: Bleach might wash out the color. Repeated launderings washed my jeans out.

5. To cause something to fade or appear faded: The moonlight washed out the stars. That suit really washed him out.

6. To carry or wear something away by the action of moving water: The river rose and washed out the dam. A large wave washed our picnic basket out to sea.

7. To be carried or worn away by the action of moving water: The bridge has washed out, so we'll need to take another route.

8. To deplete someone of vitality: The long rehearsal washed out the cast. The long day in the sun washed us out. By evening, I was washed out from overwork.

9. To eliminate as unsatisfactory: The captain washed out everyone responsible for the mistake. Several employees weren't any good, and the manager washed them out.

10. To be eliminated as unsatisfactory: The officer candidate washed out after one month.

11. To force the cancellation or postponement of some event because of rain: The storm washed out the parade. Team practice was washed out yesterday.

See also: out, wash

wash up

1. To carry something ashore by the action of water: The current washed up some cargo from the sunken ship. The tide washed some seaweed up on shore.

2. To be carried ashore by the action of water: This piece of driftwood washed up onto the beach.

3. To wash one's hands: Please wash up before dinner.

4. To wash dishes after a meal: Whose turn is it to wash up?

See also: up, wash

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

greenwash

tv. to launder money; to obliterate the illegal sources of money by moving it through a variety of financial institutions. (Underworld.) It was shown in court that the mayor had been involved in greenwashing some of the bribe money.

wash out

1. in. to fail and be removed from something, such as school. (see also washout.) I don’t want to wash out. It’s my whole future.

2. in. to have a serious wreck; to wipe out. The vehicles have a tendency to wash out when cornering.

3. in. to lose a large amount of money. Fred washed out on that stock deal.

4. in. to slow down or collapse from exhaustion. (see also washed out.) The whole play began to wash out during the second act. It was a lost cause by the third.

See also: out, wash

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

See also:

co-wash
out of curl
plaster
plaster (one's) hair down
plaster hair down
plastered
plastering
mullet
slickum
run (one's) hand through (one's) hair

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词组	washing
释义	washing co-wash To wash one's hair using only conditioner (rather than shampoo and conditioner). "Co" is short for "conditioner." Ladies with thick, curly hair have taken to co-washing their tresses, to avoid stripping their hair of natural oils. give (one's) head for the washing To submit passively to a reprimand, punishment, or some sort of mistreatment. I knew I was getting home after curfew, and that my parents would be angry about it, so I just gave my head for the washing and didn't try to sneak in. Don't just give your head for the washing—tell him that he can't talk to you like that! See also: give, head, washing greenwash 1. verb To make illegally-obtained money appear to have come from legal channels; to launder money. This isn't a foolproof plan, Jack—eventually, someone is going to catch you greenwashing. 2. noun Activities undertaken by an organization or company so that it appears more environmentally conscious. Is this "recycled content" label legit, or is it just greenwash? wash (one's) dirty laundry in public To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty laundry in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty laundry in public. See also: dirty, laundry, public, wash wash (one's) dirty linen in public To discuss very private, personal matters, especially that which may be sensitive or embarrassing, in public or with other people. It always makes me uncomfortable when John starts going into all his personal problems whenever our friends get together. I just wish he wouldn't wash his dirty linen in public like that. People have an unnatural fixation on the personal lives of celebrities, but I don't see why they should be expected to wash their dirty linen in public. See also: dirty, linen, public, wash wash (one's) hands To clean one's hands, typically with soap and water. Kids, be sure to wash your hands before coming to the dinner table! Everyone in my class is sick, so I've been washing my hands constantly. See also: hand, wash wash (one's) hands of (someone or something) 1. To absolve oneself of or distance oneself from responsibility for something. I don't want to be part of this scheme any more. I wash my hands of it. 2. To renounce, abandon, or distance oneself from someone or something. The director famously hated the final cut of the movie and has washed his hands of it, even going so far as to remove his name from the project. I'm afraid that if I tell my parents what I've done, they will wash their hands of me. See also: hand, of, wash wash (someone or something) out of (something or some place) 1. To wash some material in order to rid it of some debris, odor, stain, etc. I'm trying to wash this chocolate stain out of my shirt, but it's not working. We need to wash all this gunk out of the carpets before Mom and Dad get home! 2. To cause something, such as a color or design, to be removed or faded in some material. Prolonged exposure to sunlight had washed the logo out of the storefront sign. Make sure you wash this sweater by hand, or you'll wash the colors out of it. 3. To cause or force someone to leave or exit something or some place due to flooding. The storm had washed us out of camp on the very first night. Heavy flooding washed thousands of people out of their homes along the valley. 4. To cause, compel, or force someone to leave some program, institution, or organization. The notoriously difficult course has washed countless students out of the master's program. They seemed hell-bent on washing me out of the Marine Corps because of the incident. See also: of, out, wash wash (something) of (something else) 1. To wash some surface or material in order to rid it of some debris, odor, stain, etc. The worst part of the job was having to wash the floors of all the filth produced by the animals at the end of the day. The only way we'll wash these carpets of all the stains is to hire a professional service. 2. To remove some unwanted thing or aspect from something else. The accountant washed the company's books of any potentially incriminating details. Our app aims to wash users' profiles of any personal information that could make them vulnerable to cyber attacks. See also: of, wash wash a brick To do or attempt something futile. That couch will never fit up the steps—tell them to stop trying to wash a brick! See also: brick, wash wash a few things out 1. Literally, to wash several items of clothing, especially by hand. Looking for Mom? She's in the laundry room washing a few things out in the sink. 2. To take care of, finish, or resolve some or several tasks. Often used as a vague excuse or explanation for why one must leave or can't do something. A: "Are you leaving already?" B: "Yeah, sorry. I have to go wash a few things out." Sorry, we'd be happy to help with data entry, but my team is still washing a few things out on our own project. See also: few, out, thing, wash wash away 1. To be removed or carried away by a moving body of water. Half the town washed away during the floods. Jonathan forgot to moor the boat properly, and it washed away when the tide went out. 2. To carry or remove by lifting or pushing it with the force of moving water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "away." Heavy rains have been washing away the top soil for farmers across the country. He began spraying the driveway with a hose to wash the dirt away. The flash flood washed the entire group of hikers away. 3. To drift or fade away. Said especially of negative emotions or memories. Being with you now makes all those years of regret just wash away. You might need to seek help if the only thing to help your sorrow wash away is alcohol. 4. To remove, assuage, or atone for some negative feeling, memory, or experience. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "away." He's been trying to wash away his guilt for exploiting his stabbing partners in the back by making huge contributions to various charities. Only time can wash this kind of grief away. See also: away, wash wash down 1. To flush or rinse someone or something with a liquid, as to clean or sanitize. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." Mom washed down the scrape before putting a bandage on it. The dog is covered in mud, so take the hose and wash him down. 2. To use the force of water or another liquid to move something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." Don't wash down those bits of food in the sink—they'll clog up the drain. 3. To drink something in order to aid the act of eating or swallowing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "down." I could use a cold soda to wash down these fries. If she struggles to swallow that pill, give her some more water to wash it down. See also: down, wash wash off 1. To become quickly cleaned of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. I've been out digging in the garden all morning, so I'd like to wash off before we go anywhere. 2. To have the ability to become quickly or easily cleaned of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. These play mats are made of plastic, so they wash off pretty easily. 3. To have the ability to be quickly or easily removed by rinsing or scrubbing with soap and water. It's just a bit of mud, Mom—it'll wash off! 4. To quickly or lightly clean someone or something of dirt or residue by rinsing or scrubbing them or it with soap and water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "off." We'll need to wash off the side of the house and let it dry before we start painting. The dog is covered in mud, so take him out back and wash him off before you let him back into the house. We've been at the beach all day, so I just want to wash the kids off before we go out for dinner later. 5. To clean dirt or residue off of someone or something by spraying or flushing them or it with a liquid, especially water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "off." Be sure to wash the mud off your boots before you bring them into the house. I'm going to take a quick shower to wash the dirt and sweat off me. See also: off, wash wash out 1. verb To wash or clean the inside of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." I hope I have time to wash out my car before our road trip. It smells a little funky in there. Unfortunately the flooding left a lot of mud inside the shed, so we'll have to wash it out. My water bottle got a little scummy so it will need to be washed out. 2. verb To remove or be removed from fabric, as of a stain. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." I'm going to try to wash out the wine stain from the carpet. Do you think these grass stains will wash out? 3. verb To rain excessively enough to result in the cancellation of an event. I'm sure the network is anxious about the possibility that the storm will wash out the big game, but that was always the risk of having it at an open stadium. Our game got washed out last night, so we'll have to make it up next week. 4. verb To flood something with water and erode it or make it flow away. Heavy rains washed out the topsoil, so we'll have to reseed the entire garden. 5. verb, slang To fail and be unable to continue something, often schooling. A lot of kids simply aren't ready for the demands of college life and end up washing out the first semester. 6. verb To lose a lot of money, as in a poor investment, bad deal, or when gambling. For as many times as you've washed out at the casino, I thought you'd have learned your lesson by now. A lot of investors washed out when the housing market collapsed. 7. verb To collapse, fall apart, or lose the ability to function. The marathon runner washed out within sight of the finish line, completely unable to continue. The push to pass the legislation washed out as soon as just two lawmakers defected from the effort. 8. verb To lose control and/or get into an accident; to wipe out. The viral video showed the racecar washing out severely but miraculously without injury to the driver. I got that scar from washing out on my bike when I was a kid. 9. verb To exhaust or become exhausted. By game 7, you could tell most of the players had completely washed out. The grueling training regimen can easily wash out those who aren't prepared for it. 10. verb To make someone or something look faded, pale, or less vibrant. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "out." This shirt might not be the right color. Does it wash me out? Photographers usually like to avoid shooting in midday sunshine because it's too bright and washes out all the colors. 11. noun A failure or disappointment. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as one word. He was a star player until he got busted for drugs and became a total washout. The much-hyped new department store layout turned out to be a complete washout, with sales even worse than before. See also: out, wash wash over (someone or something) 1. Of a liquid, to pass over and cover someone or something. Waves from the tsunami completely washed over the small island nation. Let the soapy water wash over the pavement to clear away some of this gunk. 2. To engulf, overwhelm, or envelop a person, group, or population of people, especially very quickly or suddenly. Usually said in reference to intense emotions or feelings. As the sun began to rise over the horizon, a deep sense of calm and well-being washed over me. Intense anger washed over the country when the truth of what really happened was made public. A wave of profound goodwill has washed over the community and motivated everyone to pitch in and help. 3. To be noticed, heard, or understood by someone or some group without any appreciable emotional effect. Usually said in reference to some news or revelation that would normally be considered emotionally powerful or moving. When I received word of my father's death, the news at first washed over me like a cool breeze. Like so many scandals before it, this one will spark outrage for a day or two before washing over the country as if nothing had ever happened. See also: over, wash wash overboard 1. To be carried over the side of a boat by water, especially a wave or large amount of rain. The boat pitched and rolled in the waves, and three unfortunate souls washed overboard before the storm eventually broke. I'm warning you now—anything not tied down is going to wash overboard. 2. Of water, especially a wave or large amount of rain, to carry someone or something over the side of a boat. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "wash" and "overboard." A huge swell crashed into the boat and nearly washed me overboard. The storm washed several priceless antiques overboard on our way to the museum. See also: overboard, wash wash up 1. To become clean by scrubbing with soap and water, especially one's hands and face. I've been out digging in the garden all morning, so I'd like to wash up before we go anywhere tonight. Make sure the kids wash up before dinner. 2. To clean the dishes, utensils, pots, and pans from a meal. You cooked dinner, so I'll wash up! I don't mind washing up, if you'll dry everything with a towel for me. 3. To clean something with soap and water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wash" and "up." I didn't have enough money to pay for my meal, so the restaurant made me stay and wash their dishes up for them instead. See also: up, wash wash with (one) To be believed or accepted by one. Usually used in negative constructions. That sort of rationale just doesn't wash with the board of directors. I don't think that excuse is going to wash with Mom and Dad. See also: wash Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. wash away to be carried away by water or some other liquid. The bridge washed away in the flood. All the soil washed away and left the rocks exposed. See also: away, wash wash off (someone or something) and wash off of (someone or something) to be carried off of or away from someone or something by the action of water or another liquid. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) The dirt washed off of the floor easily. The label washed off this can, and now I don't know what's in it. See also: off, wash wash out 1. Inf. to fail and be removed from something, such as school. I studied all I could, but I still washed out. I don't want to wash out. It's my whole future. 2. Inf. to have a serious wreck; to wipe out. The little car washed out on the curve. The vehicles have a tendency to wash out when cornering. 3. Inf. to lose a large amount of money. Fred washed out on that stock deal. Lefty and Willie washed out at the racetrack. 4. Inf. to break down or collapse from exhaustion. The whole play began to wash out during the second act. It was a lost cause by the third. Finally, after a long day, I just washed out. They had to call the paramedics. See also: out, wash wash overboard [for someone or something] to be carried overboard (off the deck of a ship) by water. Our chairs washed overboard in the storm. I was afraid that the dog would wash overboard, so I took her below. See also: overboard, wash wash someone or something away [for a flood of water] to carry someone or something away. The flood washed the boats away. The high water washed away much of the sand along the shoreline. See also: away, wash wash someone or something off to clean someone or something by washing. She washed the muddy children off with a hose and put their clothes right into the washing machine. Jane washed off the children. See also: off, wash wash someone or something overboard [for water] to flood up and carry someone or something off the deck of a ship into the sea. The high seas washed two of the sailors overboard. The storm washed our chairs overboard. See also: overboard, wash wash someone or something up 1. to clean up someone or something by washing. Please wash the baby up as long as you are changing the diaper. I'll wash up the baby. Sam will wash himself up before dinner. 2. [for water or the waves] to bring someone or something up onto the shore or beach. Look what the waves washed up! A bottle with a note in it! The waves washed a bottle up. See also: up, wash wash someone out Fig. to deplete the strength or vitality of someone. The flu really washed me out. The disease washed out the whole class. See also: out, wash wash someone up to terminate someone in something. This error is going to wash you up as an account executive. That washed me up. Problems like this have washed up quite a few careers. See also: up, wash wash something away to clean something by scrubbing and flushing away the dirt. Fresh water will wash the seawater away. Let's wash away these muddy footprints. See also: away, wash wash something down something to get rid of something by flooding it down the sewer, drain, sink, etc. Wash all the soap suds down the drain and clean the sink, please. Please wash all that stuff down the drain. See also: down, wash wash something down (with something) 1. to clean something by flooding with water, alcohol, etc. The doctor washed the area down and began to stitch up the wound. She washed down the wound with alcohol to clean it thoroughly. Todd washed the driveway down with water. 2. Fig. to use fluid to aid the swallowing of food or medicine. Molly washed the pills down with a gulp of coffee. She washed down the pills with a glass of water. See also: down, wash wash something off (of) someone or something and wash something off to clean something off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I have to wash this tomato sauce off my jacket before it stains it. I will wash off the tomato stains. See also: off, wash wash something out 1. to wash out the inside of something; to wash something made of fabric. I have to wash my socks out tonight. Wash the pitcher out before you put it away. I will wash out my socks tomorrow. 2. Fig. to rain on or flood an event so that it must be canceled. (Fig. on {2}.) Rain washed the game out. The storm washed out the picnic. 3. to wash or erode something out or away. The flood washed the new bushes out. The rains washed out the paving stones. See also: out, wash wash up (for something) to clean [oneself] up for something, such as a meal. Please wash up for dinner. Go and wash up! See also: up, wash McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. wash down 1. Clean by washing from top to bottom, as in He always washes down the walls before painting. [Second half of 1800s] 2. Drink a liquid after eating food or taking medicine, as in He washed down the pills with a glass of water. [c. 1600] See also: down, wash wash out 1. Remove or be removed by washing; also, cause to fade by laundering. For example, Give it to me; I'll wash out that stain, or The bleach has really washed out that bright print. [Mid-1700s] 2. Wear away or be worn away by the flow of water, as in The river rose and washed out the dam, or The road has completely washed out. [Mid-1700s] 3. Deplete or be depleted of energy, as in Working on her feet all day just washed her out, or I just washed out after that long tennis match. [Mid-1800s] 4. Eliminate or be eliminated as unsatisfactory, as in He washed out of medical school after just one year, or After only two months as chairman I washed out. [Colloquial; early 1900s] 5. Cancel owing to bad weather, as in The picnic was washed out. [Colloquial; early 1900s] Also see washed out. See also: out, wash wash up 1. Wash one's hands and face, as in It's time to wash up for dinner. [First half of 1900s] Also see clean up, def. 2. 2. Clean the utensils after a meal, as in I'll cook dinner if you promise to wash up. [Mid-1700s] Also see do the dishes. 3. Bring about the end or ruin of; finish. This usage is often used put in the passive, be washed up, as in She's all washed up as a singer. [Colloquial; early 1900s] See also: up, wash The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. wash away v. 1. To carry away or remove something by the action of moving water: The waves washed away the debris on the beach. Heavy rains washed the topsoil away. 2. To be carried away or removed by the action of water: Our boat washed away in the storm. 3. To eliminate some corruption or guilt: He tried to wash away his regret by getting drunk. She hoped to wash her guilt away by confessing to the crime. See also: away, wash wash down v. 1. To cleanse the surface of something using water or other liquid: We washed down the walls. My neighbor washed the car down. 2. To cause something to be carried or drawn down by the action of water or similar liquid: We tried to wash the grease down, but it stuck to the sides. I washed the tar down with the hose. 3. To follow the ingestion of something, such as food, with the ingestion of a liquid: After the party, we washed the cake down with coffee. I washed down the medicine with some juice. See also: down, wash wash off v. 1. To remove something by washing: I washed the dirt off. The cook washed off the grease. 2. To be removed by washing: The stain won't wash off. The dirt washed off easily. 3. To cleanse something by using water or other liquid to remove what is on it: Wash off the equipment before you put it away. I washed the dishes off and set them in the rack. 4. To cleanse oneself by using water or other liquid to remove what is on one's body: I need to wash off before dinner. See also: off, wash wash out v. 1. To cleanse something by using water or other liquid to remove what is inside it: Wash out the cup before you use it. I washed out my hair. The trash can smelled, so I washed it out. 2. To remove something by washing: She washed out the stain. He applied the conditioner, waited 30 seconds, and then washed it out. 3. To be removed by washing: The grease washed out without a problem. 4. To cause something to fade by laundering: Bleach might wash out the color. Repeated launderings washed my jeans out. 5. To cause something to fade or appear faded: The moonlight washed out the stars. That suit really washed him out. 6. To carry or wear something away by the action of moving water: The river rose and washed out the dam. A large wave washed our picnic basket out to sea. 7. To be carried or worn away by the action of moving water: The bridge has washed out, so we'll need to take another route. 8. To deplete someone of vitality: The long rehearsal washed out the cast. The long day in the sun washed us out. By evening, I was washed out from overwork. 9. To eliminate as unsatisfactory: The captain washed out everyone responsible for the mistake. Several employees weren't any good, and the manager washed them out. 10. To be eliminated as unsatisfactory: The officer candidate washed out after one month. 11. To force the cancellation or postponement of some event because of rain: The storm washed out the parade. Team practice was washed out yesterday. See also: out, wash wash up v. 1. To carry something ashore by the action of water: The current washed up some cargo from the sunken ship. The tide washed some seaweed up on shore. 2. To be carried ashore by the action of water: This piece of driftwood washed up onto the beach. 3. To wash one's hands: Please wash up before dinner. 4. To wash dishes after a meal: Whose turn is it to wash up? See also: up, wash The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. greenwash tv. to launder money; to obliterate the illegal sources of money by moving it through a variety of financial institutions. (Underworld.) It was shown in court that the mayor had been involved in greenwashing some of the bribe money. wash out 1. in. to fail and be removed from something, such as school. (see also washout.) I don’t want to wash out. It’s my whole future. 2. in. to have a serious wreck; to wipe out. The vehicles have a tendency to wash out when cornering. 3. in. to lose a large amount of money. Fred washed out on that stock deal. 4. in. to slow down or collapse from exhaustion. (see also washed out.) The whole play began to wash out during the second act. It was a lost cause by the third. See also: out, wash McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: co-wash out of curl plaster plaster (one's) hair down plaster hair down plastered plastering mullet slickum run (one's) hand through (one's) hair References in periodicals archive Everyone can protect themselves, their families, and communities through hand washing with soap. HAND WASHING WITH SOAP SAVES LIVES The Samsung 7Kg Fully-Automatic Top Load Washing Machine comes with Magic Filter that gathers up all the lint, fluff, and particles from your clothes in one place to prevent drainage pipe from getting clogged. Best washing machine deals on Amazon: Discounts on Samsung, IFB and more The family physician said studies had found that when compliance with hand washing reaches 70 per cent, the rate of hospital acquired infection will be reduced by half. 'Influenza, most common hospital-acquired infection in UCH' Many motorcyclists make use of washing services on a weekly basis. Car service stations drain Karachi's water supply The QuickDriveao washing machine features Samsung's revolutionary Q-Drum, which is composed of a large main drum with a plate in the back that rotates independently, so clothes move from top to bottom in the drum as well as back and forth. The Surefire Stain Solution: 3 Foolproof Tips for Getting Rid of Tough Clothing Stains With Samsung's Quickdrive Washer Washing their hair weekly or even every other week might be enough for people with very dry hair. Should you wash your hair everyday? We divide the washing process in two basic categories: Mathematical Model of Washing of Filtration Cake Washing: Washing and soaping of batch dyed wovens and knits (this procedure gives dramatic savings of water and steam), neutralization after mercerization, washing after cold pad-batch bleaching, washing and soaping after dyeing at pad-batch dyeing, washing after printing, including sensitive fabrics as Lycra/Nylon, etc and washing of wool fabrics for desizing and scouring. MCS WR soft high productivity rope preparation and washing range Like other parts of the country 'Global Hand Washing Day' was observed on Saturday, with an aim to raise awareness and promote hand washing behaviour among people especially children. Spread of infections can be reduced by hand washing: Dr. Salma Shaikh Lack of hand washing practice is also responsible for majority of all diseases especially in children. 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Panasonic washing machines: For every busy life ABSTRACT: This study describes a detailed investigation of effect of washing cycles on abrasion resistance of available chemical protective clothing materials in order to evaluate their safety limits against cuts or abrasives faced by the worker in an industry. ABRASION RESISTANCE OF MATERIALS USED FOR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AT VARIOUS WASHING INTERVALS -- In the latest iteration of its Healthy Hand Washing Survey, Bradley Corp. Clean hands 'first defense against illness'
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