do the dishes

/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
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Other forms: doing the dishes; did the dishes; does the dishes; done the dishes

Definitions of do the dishes
  1. verb
    wash dishes
    synonyms: wash up
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    type of:
    clean, make clean
    make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Pronunciation
US
/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
UK
/du ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/
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