Lather up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To cover your body or something else with soap or another cleanser that creates foam or bubbles, usually before rinsing off.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common for washing, especially in showers or shaving ('lather up your face'). Usually with soap or shampoo. Often used as a phrasal verb: 'lather up before you rinse.' Not interchangeable with 'wash up' (which means simply 'wash').
Example Sentences
You should lather up with soap to get rid of germs.
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Don’t forget to lather up your hands before eating.
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He always lathers up before shaving his beard.
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"Time to lather up!" the mother called to her kids before bath time.
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Most people don’t lather up enough when washing their hair.
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If you want your skin really clean, make sure to lather up well.
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