taking a bath

Tub time activity

Taking a bath is the act of washing oneself in a tub of water.

Figuratively, to take a bath means to suffer a heavy financial loss: We took a bath on that investment.

The phrase suggests being cleaned out—left with nothing.

Related

towel · hot water · steam rising · shampoo · faucet · soap · onsen · shower · wash up · aromatherapy · hot springs · cleaning · relaxation · spa day · plunge pool · wash out · bubbles · rubber ducky

Opposites
cleansing method

taking a bathshowering

Washing under water spray

sponge bath · dry shampoo · dry cleaning

financial outcome (slang)

taking a bathmaking a killing

Profiting enormously

hitting the jackpot · cleaning up · cashing in

pace and duration

taking a bathbird bath

Outdoor basin for avians

Family

take, bath, taken, taking, baths, bathe, bathed, bather, bathing

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G