Sweep up after Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈswip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæftɝ

SWEEP-uhp-AF-ter

UK

swˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɑːftɐ

sweep-UP-AHFT-uh

Definition

To clean up, usually by sweeping, after someone else has made a mess or after an event.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and commonly used when talking about cleaning up someone else's mess, especially in homes, schools, or after parties. Usually literal, with 'sweep' meaning to use a broom, but sometimes means general cleaning.

• Spanish: limpiar después de
• Portuguese (BR): limpar após - limpar depois de
• Portuguese (PT): limpar depois de
• Chinese (Simplified): 在……之后清扫
• Chinese (Traditional): 在……之後清掃
• Hindi: के बाद सफाई करना
• Arabic: التنظيف بعد (شخص أو حدث)
• Bengali: ঝাড়ু দেওয়া - পরিষ্কার করা (অন্যের পরে)
• Russian: убирать за - подметать после
• Japanese: 後片付けをする - 掃除する（誰かの後で）
• Vietnamese: quét dọn sau - dọn dẹp sau
• Korean: 치우다 - 빗자루질하다 (누군가를 대신해)
• Turkish: ardından süpürmek - arkasını temizlemek
• Urdu: جھاڑو دینا (کسی کے بعد)
• Indonesian: menyapu setelah - membersihkan setelah

Example Sentences

I always have to sweep up after my little brother.

basic

Please sweep up after the party is over.

basic

The teacher made us sweep up after art class.

basic

Why do I always have to sweep up after everyone else?

natural

"If you cook, I'll sweep up after," she offered.

natural

After the meeting, John stayed to sweep up after the others had left.

natural