PHRASAL VERBS WITH WASH

1. Wash away

Meaning: Eliminate, or destroy by fast moving water, such as in a flood, or a

high sea

Example: Thousands were left homeless as the flood waters washed away the
eastern part of the city.

2. Wash away

Meaning: Eliminate, in a figurative sense

Example: This latest piece of information, if true, will wash away all doubt.

3. Wash down

Meaning: Help to swallow by drinking a liquid, after eating something, or taking

a pill

Example: I had a nice beef sandwich washed down with a pint of beer.

4. Wash down

Meaning: Wash something completely from top to bottom

Example: You must wash the wall down well before painting.

5. Wash off

Meaning: Remove (or be removed) by washing

Example: I hope this mud will wash off without too much scrubbing.
 6. Wash out

Meaning: Remove something by washing

Example: That stain will easily wash out.

7. Wash out

Meaning: Wear away by the flow of water; to erode

Example: The sandcastle was washed out by the tide.

8. Wash out

Meaning: Cancel due to bad weather

Example: The continuous rain washed out the cricket match.

9. Wash out

Meaning: Lose traction while going around a turn, especially in cycling,

motorsports and skiing/snowboarding

Example: The rider washed out around that last turn and hit a tree.

10.Wash over

Meaning: Pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it

Example: The news of the actor’s death just washed over me, as I did not
particularly like the man anyway.
 11.Wash over

Meaning: Affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly

Example: A wave of embarrasment washed over me, as I became suddenly hot,

and red in the face.

12.Wash over

Meaning: Surge over the banks, or other retaining structure

Example: The river washed over the embankment at several places.

13.Wash up

Meaning: Clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal

Example: You wash up tonight and I’ll dry.

14.Wash up

Meaning: Wash one’s hands and/or face, often around mealtimes

Example: Dinner is almost ready, so go and wash up.

15.Wash up

Meaning: Carry an object to land

Example: The whale was washed up on the beach.