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Meanings of good wash in English

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Usage of good wash in English
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After my bacon and tea and a good wash I felt better.
Into the Jaws of Death
2
I was longing for a good wash, for I felt like a chimney-sweep.
By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians
3
We need a jolly good wash to get clear of it.'
His Masterpiece
4
Here's your basin, George; go out and have a good wash.
The Black Creek Stopping-House, and Other Stories
5
You could get a drink and have a good wash-up with the one cupful.
We of the Never-Never
6
And after a good wash he fixed up, and the others followed his example.
Four Boy Hunters; Or, The Outing of the Gun Club
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By the time you have had a good wash your breakfast will be here.
Through the Fray: A Tale of the Luddite Riots
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After a good wash we felt much better and refreshed, although still very sleepy.
From John O'Groats to Land's End / Or, 1372 miles on foot; A boo...
9
As for ourselves, we were contented with a good wash and combing our hair.
King Solomon's Mines
10
I own, though, that I should like a good wash.
The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib
11
Reckon I shan't be any worse for a good wash.
Joanna Godden
12
The popular caricature of protesters is of dreadlocked vegans in need of a good wash.
The Guardian
13
It seems to be a pretty good wash-boiler, anyway.
Our Pirate Hoard / 1891
14
Spuggy found a "friend," and together we obtained a good wash.
Adventures of a Despatch Rider
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Well, Jim, we'll go and have a good wash.
Held Fast For England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83...
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It needed a damn good wash, and I'm afraid some of the stretch has gone.
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Good wash across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common