Pointing the finger at the UK government simply won't wash.

BBC: Welsh Tories flagging on energy: Minister rejects plea

It's when it's dark, it's raining, you think oh I've got to go and walk outside with one baked bean can and that's... and then I'll maybe.. if I do it, then I'll sometimes think oh I won't wash it out.

BBC

And I think anybody who sees the movie is going to really be in for a very deep, powerful impact that they won't easily wash out of their minds.

NPR: Religious Groups Respond to 'Da Vinci' Movie Release

It reminds me of automated water faucets that won't let me wash my hands no matter how much motion I make.

NPR: Review: Galaxy S4 Decent, But Filled With Gimmicks

It probably won't conquer caked-on grime if you don't wash your windows regularly.

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