rinse someone or something off

rinse someone or something off
rinse someone or something off
to wash or clean someone or something by flushing with water or other fluid. •

Mother rinsed the baby off and dried him with a soft towel.

She rinsed off the baby.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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