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Dry off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Dry something quickly, or dry the surface
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I had a shower and DRIED myself OFF.
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Meaning: Dry something quickly, or dry the surface
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Dry out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Stop drinking or taking drugs when addicted
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» Example: He checked into a clinic to DRY OUT after being arrested for drink-driving. -
Meaning: Dry something fully
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They DRIED the fruit OUT in the sun.
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Meaning: Stop drinking or taking drugs when addicted
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Dry up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lose all the water from a river, lake, source, etc
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» Example: The lake DRIED UP because of the water extraction for cotton farming. -
Meaning: Stop being supplied with something
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» Example: His income DRIED UP when cheaper options became available. -
Meaning: Be unable to speak
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» Example: She DRIED UP in the press conference. -
Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
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» Example: I washed and DRIED UP. -
Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I DRIED the dishes UP.
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Meaning: Lose all the water from a river, lake, source, etc