soap off

The phrase "soap off" is often used informally to describe the action of rinsing soap from a surface or object.

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Definition

B1General Cleaning

(informal)To rinse soap away from a surface or object using water.

Example

  • After washing the car, make sure to soap off all the detergent.
  • She quickly soaped off the dishes before stacking them to dry.

C1Fabric Dyeing

(technical)To rinse fabric with hot water to eliminate any dye that hasn't adhered to the material.

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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "soap off":

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