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/
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
On her way home, she stops by the shop to pick up the dry cleaning before the wedding.
Quick cup of coffee while suits stick up in the breeze!
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“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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