How to Pronounce "make a clean sweep"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip

MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp

MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP

Definition

To win everything or remove all opponents, leaving nothing behind. Often used for competitions or when clearing things out entirely.

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip

British English

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp

MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP

Our team made a clean sweep at the tournament.

They made a clean sweep of the awards last night.

The new manager wants to make a clean sweep and hire fresh staff.

We really made a clean sweep of the competition this year—no one could beat us!