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something does not wash — something does/will/not wash phrase used for saying that you do not believe or accept a particular idea, excuse, or way of behaving Such a careless attitude to safety will not wash any more. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you do not believe… … Useful english dictionary
something won't wash (with somebody) — sth won t/doesn t ˈwash (with sb) idiom used to say that sb s explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/sb else will not accept it • That excuse simply won t wash with me. Main entry: ↑washidiom … Useful english dictionary
something doesn't wash (with somebody) — sth won t/doesn t ˈwash (with sb) idiom used to say that sb s explanation, excuse, etc. is not valid or that you/sb else will not accept it • That excuse simply won t wash with me. Main entry: ↑washidiom … Useful english dictionary
wash — wash1 [ waʃ ] verb *** 1. ) transitive to clean something, usually with soap and water: I ve got to wash the dishes. a freshly washed shirt a ) intransitive or transitive to clean a part of your body, usually with soap and water: Wash your hands… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wash — [[t]wɒ̱ʃ[/t]] ♦♦♦ washes, washing, washed 1) VERB If you wash something, you clean it using water and usually a substance such as soap or detergent. [V n] He got a job washing dishes in a pizza parlour... [V n] The colours gently fade each time… … English dictionary
wash — I UK [wɒʃ] / US [wɑʃ] verb Word forms wash : present tense I/you/we/they wash he/she/it washes present participle washing past tense washed past participle washed *** 1) a) [transitive] to clean something, usually with soap and water I ve got to… … English dictionary
wash — wash1 W3S1 [wɔʃ US wo:ʃ, wa:ʃ] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(wash something)¦ 2¦(wash yourself)¦ 3¦(flow)¦ 4 something doesn t/won t wash (with somebody) 5 wash your hands of something 6 wash your mouth out! 7 wash well Phrasal verbs wash something<=>away… … Dictionary of contemporary English
wash — wash1 W3S1 [wɔʃ US wo:ʃ, wa:ʃ] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(wash something)¦ 2¦(wash yourself)¦ 3¦(flow)¦ 4 something doesn t/won t wash (with somebody) 5 wash your hands of something 6 wash your mouth out! 7 wash well Phrasal verbs wash something<=>away… … Dictionary of contemporary English
wash out — verb 1. prevent or interrupt due to rain (Freq. 1) The storm had washed out the game • Syn: ↑rain out • Hypernyms: ↑prevent, ↑keep • Verb Frames … Useful english dictionary
wash your hands of — phrase to say or show that you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them I’ve decided to wash my hands of her. wash your hands of the affair/matter: The government had washed their hands of… … Useful english dictionary
