wash off

phrasal verb

washed off; washing off; washes off

: to clean (something) by using water

Wash the mud off the bikes before you put them away.

: to be able to be removed or cleaned by washing

This makeup washes off easily.

Examples of wash off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The water helps to separate the egg from the membrane and also washes off any of the pesky eggshell remnants left behind while peeling. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024 According to Ayurveda, this means that the Kansa is doing its job, and the graying effect can be washed off easily with a warm washcloth. —

Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024 Fears arose about the potential to wash off cancellations from stamps and use them a second time. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024 Full color payoff can be expected after three hours, and the tanner will continue to develop even after it’s washed off. —

Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 After walking your dog, wash off their feet or boots. —

Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024 Showering in the Morning Can Be Beneficial Most basically, showering first thing in the morning means a person is able to wash off the night. —

Korin Miller, Health, 16 Mar. 2024 For those wanting a lighter glow, consider washing off before the max recommended time. —

Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 The popular New Year’s Day event washes off the old and celebrates the fresh beginning of the year ahead, while also helping to raise money for the Surfrider Foundation’s North Orange County chapter. —

Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024

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