do the dishes
Other forms: doing the dishes; did the dishes; does the dishes; done the dishes
Definitions of do the dishes
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wash dishes
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synonyms:
wash up
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type of:
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clean, make clean
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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clean, make clean
Pronunciation
US
/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
UK
/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
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