A1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To wash clothes or other items that need cleaning.
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Cultural Background
In the UK, 'do the washing' is the standard term. In the US, 'do the laundry' is much more common. Shared chores are a common topic in modern households.
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Regional difference
Remember: UK = washing, US = laundry.
Meaning
To wash clothes or other items that need cleaning.
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Regional difference
Remember: UK = washing, US = laundry.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I need to ____ the washing today.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: do
We use the collocation 'do the washing'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
I need to ____ the washing today.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: do
We use the collocation 'do the washing'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is always 'do the washing'.
Related Phrases
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do the laundry
synonymSame as do the washing.
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