CEFR B1+ · Domestic duties

bring in the washing

/brɪŋ ɪn ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ Headword: bring 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To collect clothes, towels, or other items that have been drying outside and bring them indoors.

Synonyms

collect the laundry take in the clothes

Antonyms

hang out the washing put out the laundry

Translations

bring in the washing in your language

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عربي

جمع الملابس التي كانت تجف في الخارج وإحضارها إلى الداخل.

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اردو

باہر سوکھے ہوئے کپڑے اندر لانا۔

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हिंदी

बाहर सूख रहे कपड़ों को अंदर लाना।

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中文

把晾在外面的衣物收进来。

Easy Explanation

It means to take dry clothes from outside. You bring them inside the house. This is usually done after they have dried in the sun.

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Memory TipImagine the clothes 'walking in' from outside.

Contextual Examples

Could you please bring in the washing (collect clothes) before it starts to rain?

After the sun dried the clothes, she went out to bring in the washing (take clothes inside).

Don't forget to bring in the washing (get dry clothes) from the line when you get home.

Pronunciation & Context