Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clean-as-a-whistle
idiom
/ˈkliːn əz ə ˈwɪsəl/
Definition
Completely clean; without any dirt or contamination.
Examples
- After a thorough cleaning, the kitchen was clean-as-a-whistle.
- The car looked clean-as-a-whistle after the wash.
- He kept his room clean-as-a-whistle, much to his parents’ satisfaction.
Meaning
The phrase ‘clean-as-a-whistle’ is used to describe something that is very clean, often to the point of being spotless or pristine.
Synonyms
- spotless
- immaculate
- pristine
- scrubbed
- unsoiled
