sponge down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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It seemed inconceivable that anyone would wish to return to sponge down the car, repair the windows and begin to live here again.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2020
I sponge down the counter and sweep the floor.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
It’s just like me, Ben Eddin; but you will let me give you a cool sponge down?
From In the Mahdi's Grasp by Speed, Lancelot
His mother was delighted to notice his clear, fresh-looking skin, and saw that he had plenty of warm baths and a cold sponge down every morning.
From The Son of His Mother by Viebig, Clara
At last came in sight the half-way house, where the horses were to have a rest and a sponge down.
From Liza of Lambeth by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)
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