wash up (/wɒʃ ʌp/)

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Meaning

Meaning: wash dishes or hands

In British English, to wash the dishes; in American English, to wash one’s hands and face.

Examples

🗣 I’ll cook if you wash up afterwards.

Etymology

From ‘wash’ plus ‘up’, with ‘up’ suggesting completeness of the task.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in household chores; meaning differs by region.

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