wash the dishes
You cooked, so I'll do the washing-up.
do the washing-up — 2 meanings
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wash the dirty dishes
You cooked, so I'll do the washing-up — it's only fair.
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1. wash the dishes
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To wash the dirty dishes, pans and cutlery after a meal.
You cooked, so I'll do the washing-up.
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wash the dishes, pans and cutlery after a meal
You cooked, so I'll do the washing-up — it's only fair.
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