wash out

US /wɑːʃ aʊt/
UK /wɑːʃ aʊt/
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1.

to remove something from something else by washing

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Can you help me wash out these stains from my shirt?
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She tried to wash out the dirt from the carpet.
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rinse outcleansescrub out
2.

to be removed or disappear by washing

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The color might wash out if you use hot water.
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These temporary tattoos will wash out easily.
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fadedisappearrun
3.

to fail completely or be unsuccessful

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The new business venture might wash out if they don't get more funding.
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After several attempts, the plan completely washed out.
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failflopfizzle outbombgo belly up
4.

to become very tired or exhausted

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After working all night, I was completely washed out.
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The long hike left them feeling totally washed out.
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exhausteddrainedfatiguedworn outspent
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washwashingit will (all) come out in the washwashing-upwashing machinewashing powderwash up