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clean out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌklin ˈaʊt/ · UK /ˌkliːn ˈaʊt/

clean out means: To make a space clean and tidy by removing dirt and unwanted things from inside it.

verb

EMPTY AND CLEANB1

To make a space clean and tidy by removing dirt and unwanted things from inside it.

  • Please clean out the fridge.
  • I cleaned my bag out and found my keys.
  • We are cleaning out the garage this weekend.

How to use it: clean out something (We need to clean out the garage.); clean something out (She cleaned her desk drawer out.)

Similar words: clear out, tidy up

Common phrases: clean out something, clean out cupboards, clean out drawers

TAKE ALL MONEYB2

To take or use all of someone’s money or possessions.

  • The repairs cleaned me out.
  • Thieves cleaned out his savings account.
  • That shopping trip nearly cleaned us out.

How to use it: clean someone out (The costly repairs cleaned us out.); clean out something (The thieves cleaned out her bank account.)

Similar words: bankrupt, strip of everything

Common phrases: clean out someone, clean out savings

DEFEAT COMPLETELYC2

To defeat someone completely in a competition or fight.

  • Our team cleaned them out.
  • The champion cleaned out every opponent that season.
  • They were cleaned out in the final match.

How to use it: clean someone out (The champion cleaned his opponent out in the final.)

Similar words: thrash, crush, beat

Common phrases: clean out someone, clean out opponents

Questions about clean out

What does clean out mean?

To make a space clean and tidy by removing dirt and unwanted things from inside it.

What is clean out in other languages?

Türkçe: içini temizlemek · Español: limpiar por dentro · Français: vider et nettoyer · Deutsch: ausräumen und reinigen · Italiano: svuotare e pulire · 日本語: 中を掃除する

How do you pronounce clean out?

In American English /ˌklin ˈaʊt/; in British English /ˌkliːn ˈaʊt/.

How do you use clean out in a sentence?

Please clean out the fridge. I cleaned my bag out and found my keys.

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