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Bathroom & grooming

Floss, blow-dry, and other grooming verbs.

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floss
blow-dry
brush your teeth
rinse
shave
trim
moisturize
comb
pat dry

Each expression

floss

/flɔːs/
Examples

I floss every night before I brush.

There’s food stuck between my teeth — I need to floss.

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blow-dry

/ˈbloʊ draɪ/
Examples

I blow-dry my hair before I leave for work.

She blow-dried her hair straight for the interview.

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brush your teeth

/brʌʃ jʊr tiːθ/
Examples

Remember to brush your teeth before bed.

The kids brush their teeth for two minutes every morning.

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rinse

/rɪns/
Examples

Make sure you rinse all the shampoo out of your hair.

After brushing, I rinse my mouth with water.

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shave

/ʃeɪv/
Examples

He shaves every morning before work.

I forgot to shave and now I have stubble.

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trim

/trɪm/
Examples

I trim my nails once a week.

Can you trim my beard a little shorter on the sides?

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moisturize

/ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/
Examples

I moisturize my face right after I wash it.

My hands get dry in winter, so I moisturize them often.

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comb

/koʊm/
Examples

He combs his hair neatly before going out.

It’s easier to comb your hair while it’s still a little wet.

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pat dry

/pæt draɪ/
Examples

After washing your face, pat dry with a soft towel.

Don’t rub the cut — just pat dry gently.

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