Do the dishes
A2 · Everyday Speaking · A2 collocations
Meaning
To wash the plates, cups and pans after a meal.
Example
My flatmate cooks every night, so I always do the dishes afterwards.
How to use it
'Do the dishes' is informal and very common; 'wash the dishes' and British 'do the washing-up' mean the same. Don't say 'make the dishes' for washing up.
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