do the dishes

Thân thiện

I do the dishes after we finish our family dinner.

Definition

Verb phrase: - To wash the plates, bowls, glasses, and utensils used during a meal: The phrase "do the dishes" means to clean the dirty dishes, typically by washing them with soap and water, often as a household chore after eating.

Usage

This phrase is a common, informal idiom for the chore of washing dishes. It is used to describe the complete task of cleaning all items used for preparing and eating a meal. - It is often used in the context of sharing household responsibilities. - It can be used in various tenses (e.g., I do the dishes, I did the dishes, I will do the dishes).

Examples

• Basic Usage:
  • After dinner, it's your turn to do the dishes.
  • I did the dishes this morning, so the sink is empty.
  • Can you do the dishes while I put the children to bed?

Advanced Usage

• "to have done the dishes": Indicates the task is completed.
  • You can relax now; I have done the dishes.
• Used to describe a routine or agreement:
  • In our house, I cook and my partner does the dishes.

Variants and Related Words

• Wash the dishes: A more literal synonym.
• Wash up (British English): Often means to wash the dishes.
  • I'll wash up after tea.
• Do the washing-up (British English): Equivalent to "do the dishes."

Synonyms

• Wash the dishes: The direct synonym.
• Clean up (after a meal): A broader term that can include clearing the table and washing dishes.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms

• Do one's part/share: To contribute to a shared responsibility, which can include doing the dishes.
  • Everyone needs to do their part, so please do the dishes when it's your turn.

Học thuật

Verb

1. wash dishes
   • I cook and my husband washes up after dinner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wash up