Go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts

Synonyms:

go right through (one)

Go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts British informal verb phrase

If something such as food, drink, or medicine go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts, it is rapidly excreted without being digested.

I was constipated, but after taking this medicine, food went right through me like a dose of salts.

Although this food is delicious, I can't eat too much of it. Otherwise, it would go through me like a dose of salts.

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Grammar and Usage of Go (right) through (one) like a dose of salts

Verb Forms

  • goes (right) through (one) like a dose of salts
  • going (right) through (one) like a dose of salts
  • went (right) through (one) like a dose of salts
  • gone (right) through (one) like a dose of salts

The verb "go" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

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