(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
My dumb ass is in that loop of lay down for a "nap" at like 6 PM but sleep eight hours instead and wake up before the chickens all bright eyed and bushy tailed. Rinse. Repeat.
CEO gets s huge bonus for the merger, platinum parachutes out to another company for tons more money and game stop and ebay go bankrupt. CEO pays back board members with similar schemes for them. Rinse and repeat
(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.
Rinse means: To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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Not hard to understand. White farmers prioritizing their racial fears and grievances (for the third time) over their agricultural interests. Our moribund establishment media and Democratic politicians pretending that…
Rinse means: To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
rinse means: To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water.
Rinse the dishes after you wash them.
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“PAPA GINO'S is the BENNY'S of pizza. Editor's Note: This post was intended for New England residents only. If you are not a New England resident, rinse eyes thoroughly.”
“It's been 24 hours and now he's saying new things... rinse and repeat.”
“we "totally control" the Strait of Hormuz and Iran "very badly wants to make a deal" rinse and repeat on the daily”
“Micellar Water and Cats I just noticed my micellar water I use to clean my face has xylitol in it. I never thought to check because why would a face cleaner have that. Is it safe for me to use the micellar water that I don't rinse off when I have a cat? My cat rubs my face and licks it sometimes.”
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(transitive) To drink and hangout with friends.
Let's Rinse later tonight at my house.
“My dumb ass is in that loop of lay down for a "nap" at like 6 PM but sleep eight hours instead and wake up before the chickens all bright eyed and bushy tailed. Rinse. Repeat.”
“CEO gets s huge bonus for the merger, platinum parachutes out to another company for tons more money and game stop and ebay go bankrupt. CEO pays back board members with similar schemes for them. Rinse and repeat”
“Not hard to understand. White farmers prioritizing their racial fears and grievances (for the third time) over their agricultural interests. Our moribund establishment media and Democratic politicians pretending that the motivation is economic. Rinse repeat.”
“Vitamix 1442 13 5/8" Rinse-O-Matic Blender Container Rinser for 64 oz. Blender Jars, Black #Rinse-O-Matic #Cleaning #Blender #Rinser #BlenderContainer”
“T&S Brass B-0133-ADF12-B Easy Install Wall Mount Pre-Rinse Faucet for Commercial Kitchens. Includes Wall Bracket and 12" Add-On Faucet. Sprayer Meets New DOE Requirements with a 1.15 GPM Flow Rate #kitchenplumbing #wallmountfaucet #prerinsefaucet #easyinstall”
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