How to Pronounce "a clean sweep"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip
uh KLEEN SWEEP
æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp
uh KLEEN SWEEP
Definition
When someone or something wins every part or gets rid of everything, often used for winning all the games, matches, or awards in a competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip
British English
æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KLEEN SWEEP
UK
uh KLEEN SWEEP
Listen in Context
Our team made a clean sweep in the tournament.
The new party made a clean sweep in the election.
She did a clean sweep of all the awards.
They hoped for a clean sweep, but lost the final match.