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Collocation

brush your teeth

verb + possessive + plural noun verb + possessive + plural noun

Definition

to clean your teeth with a toothbrush, usually with toothpaste

'brush your teeth' is a common English collocation. to clean your teeth with a toothbrush, usually with toothpaste

Visual cue for brush your teeth

brush + your + teeth

“I brush my teeth every morning and before bed.”

Examples

  • Don’t forget to _____ your teeth before bed.
  • I always _____ my teeth after breakfast.
  • She _____ her teeth twice a day.
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  • He _____ his teeth quickly and ran out the door.
  • If you want fresh breath, you should _____ your teeth regularly.
  • The dentist told me to _____ my teeth for two minutes each time.
  • When we got to the hotel, the first thing I did was _____ my teeth.
  • Before the video call, he went to the bathroom to _____ his teeth.
  • After eating candy, it’s a good idea to _____ your teeth as soon as you can.