3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'DRY'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'DRY'

Dry off

1. Dry something quickly, or dry the surface
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I had a shower and DRIED myself OFF.

Dry out

1. Stop drinking or taking drugs when addicted
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He checked into a clinic to DRY OUT after being arrested for drink-driving.
2. Dry something fully
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They DRIED the fruit OUT in the sun.

Dry up

1. Lose all the water from a river, lake, source, etc
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The lake DRIED UP because of the water extraction for cotton farming.
2. Stop being supplied with something
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: His income DRIED UP when cheaper options became available.
3. Be unable to speak
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She DRIED UP in the press conference.
4. Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: I washed and DRIED UP.
5. Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I DRIED the dishes UP.

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