English Expression · Intermediate

let the dishes air-dry

allow dishes to dry without a towel

Pronunciation: let the dishes air-dry

Meaning

A natural expression used to convey: allow dishes to dry without a towel.

Let the dishes air-dry on the rack.
Allow the dishes to dry on the rack without a towel.

Practice let the dishes air-dry out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.