phrasal verb

Hose down

Rank #1077Letter 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

  • We've HOSEN DOWN all the milk.
  • Don't HOSE DOWN all your energy.
  • It's been HOSEN DOWN.

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