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Collocation

wash your hands

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

Definition

to clean your hands with water (usually with soap) to remove dirt or germs

'wash your hands' is a common English collocation. to clean your hands with water (usually with soap) to remove dirt or germs

Visual cue for wash your hands

wash + your + hands

“Please wash your hands before you eat.”

Examples

  • Please _____ your hands before dinner.
  • Always _____ your hands after using the bathroom.
  • I forgot to _____ my hands after gardening.
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  • She went to the sink to _____ her hands.
  • We should _____ our hands before we prepare food.
  • The nurse asked him to _____ his hands again for 20 seconds.
  • If you touch raw chicken, _____ your hands right away.
  • He quickly _____ his hands and grabbed his keys.
  • By the time the guests arrived, she had already _____ her hands and set the table.