comb your hair
/koʊm jɔːr her/
Meaning
This phrase means to arrange, style, or untangle your hair using a comb (a flat tool with narrow teeth). It is a standard part of personal grooming in the morning or before going out.
Examples
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You should comb your hair before we take the family photo.
You should comb your hair before we take the family photo.
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Did you comb your hair this morning?
Did you comb your hair this morning?
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It is hard to comb your hair when it is wet and tangled.
It is hard to comb your hair when it is wet and tangled.
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Please comb your hair; it looks a bit messy.
Please comb your hair; it looks a bit messy.
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You can use a mirror to help you comb your hair neatly.
You can use a mirror to help you comb your hair neatly.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I need to comb the hair.
✓ I need to comb my hair.
English speakers use possessive pronouns (my, your, his, her) instead of 'the' when referring to their own or someone else's body parts and hair.
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✗ She is brushing her hair with a comb.
✓ She is combing her hair.
Use 'brush' when using a hairbrush. If you are specifically using a comb, the correct verb is 'comb'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Your hair looks messy after the nap; go ___.
💡 Use a comb to make your hair neat.
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comb your hair
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It's much easier to ___ right after you take a shower.
💡 Untangle your hair using a flat, toothed tool.
Show answer
comb your hair