Wash down
/wɒʃ daʊn/B1
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1. To clean a surface or object by using water or another liquid.
- After painting the house, we had to wash down the floors to clean up the spills.
- They had to wash down the car after taking it off-road.
2. To consume a meal or food item with the help of a liquid.
- He washed down the spicy meal with a cold glass of milk.
- She likes to wash down pastries with a cup of tea.
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