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ESLPod_0887_WE_1448 A Destructive Storm The phrase "to wash away," in this podcast, means for a large amount of water to pick something up and carry it to another place, especially during a flood: "Santiago's sandals were washed away from the beach by the ocean waves." The phrase "to wash (one's) hands of (something)" means to say that one will no longer be involved in something and will have no responsibility for it: "They're making terrible decisions, but I've washed my hands of the project, so if it fails, it will be their fault." The phrase "to wash (something) down" means to drink a lot of water while eating or swallowing something: "Here, have some water to wash down that pill." Finally, the phrase "to wash up" means to wash one's hands and/or face: "Go into the bathroom and wash up before anybody realizes you've been crying."

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ESLPod 887 to wash away Education

Id	ESLPod_0887_WE_1448
Episode Id	ESLPod 887
Episode Title	A Destructive Storm
Phrase	to wash away
Text	The phrase "to wash away," in this podcast, means for a large amount of water to pick something up and carry it to another place, especially during a flood: "Santiago's sandals were washed away from the beach by the ocean waves." The phrase "to wash (one's) hands of (something)" means to say that one will no longer be involved in something and will have no responsibility for it: "They're making terrible decisions, but I've washed my hands of the project, so if it fails, it will be their fault." The phrase "to wash (something) down" means to drink a lot of water while eating or swallowing something: "Here, have some water to wash down that pill." Finally, the phrase "to wash up" means to wash one's hands and/or face: "Go into the bathroom and wash up before anybody realizes you've been crying."
Topics	Education

Wash Phrase Means Water Hands Eslpod Washed Destructive