phrasal verb

Hose down

Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Use a hose to wet, clean or wash something

Meanings

  • Use a hose to wet, clean or wash something (separable [optional], International English)
  • Invest heavily in or throw a lot of money at something (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • They HOSED the patio DOWN.
  • They have HOSED DOWN an obscure start-up up with capital.

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