pick up the dry cleaning — to collect clothes that have been professionally cleaned using chemical solvents instead of water
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to collect clothes that have been professionally cleaned using chemical solvents instead of water
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪk ʌp ðə draɪ ˈkliːnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 드라이클리닝점에서 세탁된 옷을 찾아오다
Korean pronunciation: 픽 업 더 드라이 **클리**닝
Example Sentences
- My husband forgot to pick up the dry cleaning again, so now his lucky interview suit is still hostage at the cleaners.
- She realized she had been wearing the same three outfits for weeks because she kept postponing picking up the dry cleaning.
- Could you please pick up the dry cleaning on your way home from work?
pick up the dry cleaning
NOUN//pɪk ʌp ðə draɪ ˈkliːnɪŋ//
to collect clothes that have been professionally cleaned using chemical solvents instead of water
to collect clothes that have been professionally cleaned using chemical solvents instead of water
Quick cup of coffee while suits stick up in the breeze!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pick up은 14세기부터 '집어들다'는 뜻으로 사용되었고, dry cleaning은 1855년 프랑스에서 시작된 화학세탁 방식에서 유래했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My husband forgot to pick up the dry cleaning again, so now his lucky interview suit is still hostage at the cleaners.”
“She realized she had been wearing the same three outfits for weeks because she kept postponing picking up the dry cleaning.”
“Could you please pick up the dry cleaning on your way home from work?”
“The dry cleaning shop closes at 7 PM, so we need to pick up our clothes before then.”
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