rinse down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To rinse (something) completely from top to bottom.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Best practice in washing your car is that you should rinse it down before beginning to wipe or scrub with the soapy sponge, as you'll reduce the degree of abrading the paint with fine dirt particles.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To send (something) down the drain by rinsing action.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rinse down” mean?
To rinse (something) completely from top to bottom.
Is “rinse down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.