Wash off

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Physical Effort

Sometimes 'wash off' implies vigorous scrubbing, not just gentle washing.

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I had to really wash off the mud from my boots.

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Partial Removal

'Wash off' can mean that some residue might remain despite efforts to clean.

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The stain didn't completely wash off.

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Persistence Required

Repeated attempts may be necessary to wash off certain substances.

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She had to wash her hair several times to wash off the oil.

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