Do the dishes Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɪʃəz/, /ˈdɪʃɪz
DOO thuh DISH-iz
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɪʃɪz
DOO thuh DISH-iz
Definition
To wash the plates, glasses, and other items used for eating after a meal.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in everyday conversation. Usually used at home or with family/friends. Sometimes phrased as 'do the washing up' (especially UK). Not to be confused with 'do the laundry' (clothes). Often part of household chore lists.
Spanish: lavar los platosPortuguese (BR): lavar a louçaPortuguese (PT): lavar a loiçaChinese (Simplified): 洗碗Chinese (Traditional): 洗碗Hindi: बर्तन धोनाArabic: غسل الصحونBengali: বাসন ধোয়াRussian: мыть посудуJapanese: 食器を洗うVietnamese: rửa bát - rửa chénKorean: 설거지하다Turkish: bulaşıkları yıkamakUrdu: برتن دھوناIndonesian: mencuci piring
Example Sentences
I have to do the dishes after dinner.
basic
Can you help me do the dishes?
basic
It's your turn to do the dishes.
basic
I'll do the dishes if you take out the trash.
natural
Nobody likes to do the dishes, but it has to be done.
natural
Let’s just order pizza so we don’t have to do the dishes tonight.
natural