Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a clean sweep
idiom
/ə kliːn swiːp/
Definition
A complete victory or a thorough removal or clearing out of something.
Examples
- The team made a clean sweep of the tournament, winning every match.
- After the renovation, the office had a clean sweep, with all old furniture removed.
- She won a clean sweep at the awards ceremony, taking home three trophies.
Meaning
This phrase indicates the act of achieving total success in a particular situation or eliminating all obstacles or unwanted elements.
Synonyms
- total victory
- complete success
- thorough eradication
