What does the phrasal verb “hose down” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “hose down“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
When you hose something or someone down, you use the hose to wash them.
Figuratively, the phrasal verb ‘hose down‘ may also mean to kill someone using a gun. Reference is made here to the image of spraying someone with bullets.
Example(s)
The chauffeur was hosing down his car when he received a call from his boss.
The criminals tried to hose down the witness.
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