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ESLPod_0993_WE_1661 Doing Spring Cleaning In this podcast, the verb "to scrub" means to clean something by rubbing it very hard and repeatedly, usually with a sponge or a cloth: "No matter how much I scrub this pot, I can't get rid of that burnt soup." A "scrub brush" is a sponge or a similar tool with a rough edge used to remove dried food or other substances from dishes or pots: "Are you sure this scrub brush won't scratch the wine glasses?" When talking about cosmetics, a "facial scrub" or a "body scrub" is a product that cleans the skin while removing dirt and dead skin cells: "This facial scrub is supposed to make you look 10 years younger." Finally, "scrubs" are the loose clothing worn by medical professionals: "The pediatrician often wears scrubs with cartoon characters that her young patients like."

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Id	ESLPod_0993_WE_1661
Episode Id	ESLPod 993
Episode Title	Doing Spring Cleaning
Phrase	to scrub
Text	In this podcast, the verb "to scrub" means to clean something by rubbing it very hard and repeatedly, usually with a sponge or a cloth: "No matter how much I scrub this pot, I can't get rid of that burnt soup." A "scrub brush" is a sponge or a similar tool with a rough edge used to remove dried food or other substances from dishes or pots: "Are you sure this scrub brush won't scratch the wine glasses?" When talking about cosmetics, a "facial scrub" or a "body scrub" is a product that cleans the skin while removing dirt and dead skin cells: "This facial scrub is supposed to make you look 10 years younger." Finally, "scrubs" are the loose clothing worn by medical professionals: "The pediatrician often wears scrubs with cartoon characters that her young patients like."
Topics	Home + Community

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