lathering up
Working up foam
Lathering up is working soap or shampoo into a foam, typically on the body or hair: He was lathering up in the shower when the phone rang.
The phrase extends to any preparation involving rubbing or agitation.
Figuratively, to lather someone up is to flatter or excite them, often before making a request or pitch.
- batheWash in water
- bubble bathSudsy tub for relaxing
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- bubblesGas-filled liquid spheres
- bar soapSolid cleansing block
soap · shampoo · suds · shaving cream · loofah · foam · scrub · rinse · washcloth · cleansing · washing hands · saponification · body wash · shower gel · surfactant · conditioner · exfoliant · moisturizer
agitation/calmness
lathering upcalming down
Becoming less agitated
settling down · cooling off · chilling out · unwinding · relaxing