have a quick wash
idiom
British
: to wash one's hands, face, etc.
I'll have a quick wash before dinner.
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Try these tips to get your dishwasher to complete a cycle as quickly as possible:
Many dishwashers have a quick wash or half-load setting that can complete the cycle in an hour.
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“Have a quick wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20quick%20wash. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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