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clean up |
1. v. To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. |
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Clean up your room. |
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2. v. (intransitive, idiomatic, colloquial) To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such. |
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He sure cleans up nice. |
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3. v. (intransitive, idiomatic) To make a large profit; to win by a large margin, or to win a large amount, especially in gambling. Also clean house. |
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Man, he sure cleaned up last night at the blackjack table. The investors cleaned up when the stock hit the roof last year. |
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clean |
1. adj. Free of dirt or impurities or protruberances.: |
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2. adj. Not dirty. |
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Are these dishes clean? Your room is finally clean! |
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3. adj. In an unmarked condition. |
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Put a clean sheet of paper into the printer. |
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up |
1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity. |
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I looked up and saw the airplane overhead. |
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2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely. |
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I will mix up the puzzle pieces. |
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Tear up the contract. |
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