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Washing-up
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the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal
Example
After dinner, the washing-up took longer than expected because of the large number of plates and utensils.
He always volunteers for the washing-up after family meals, believing it’s the least he can do to help.
She prefers to do the washing-up right away to prevent any stubborn stains from setting in.
The washing-up duty was split between the siblings to make it fair and manageable.
The washing-up was made easier with the help of a dishwasher, but they still rinsed the dishes first.
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