English · Phrasal verb Attested

sponge out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To clean the inside of (something) by using a sponge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm sạch bên trong bằng cách sử dụng bọt biển

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove by using a sponge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ bằng cách sử dụng bọt biển

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove (something, especially debts).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trả (đặc biệt là nợ)

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “sponge out” mean?

To clean the inside of (something) by using a sponge.

Is “sponge out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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