washes, washed, washing
to wash out
phrasal verb
To remove dirt or stains from something using water
- 1She tried to wash out the coffee stain from her shirt.
- 2He washed out the mud from his shoes.
To wash out means to clean something by using water to get rid of dirt or stains. For example, if you spill juice on your shirt, you can wash it out by using soap and water to remove the stain.
Remember to always check the care label on your clothing before washing out stains. Some fabrics may require special treatment or be damaged by certain cleaning methods.
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at a hair salon
Removing Hair Dye Stains
Amanda
Oh no, I accidentally got some hair dye on my shirt.
Daniel
Don't worry, you can usually wash out those stains with some cold water.
Amanda
Thanks for the tip! I'll try that when I get home.
Daniel
No problem, just make sure to do it before it sets in.
in an art class
Dealing with Art Class Mishaps
Ashley
Oh no, I spilled paint on my shirt!
Nancy
Don't worry, you can wash out the stain with some water.
Ashley
Thanks, I'll try that right away.
Nancy
Good luck! I hope it comes out easily.
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Similar to "to wash out":
- 1rinse
- 2clean