Clean sweep meaning
What does the saying 'Clean sweep' mean?
Idiom: Clean sweep
Meaning:
If someone makes a clean sweep, they win absolutely everything in a competition or contest.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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