Como Pronunciar "make a clean sweep"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip
MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp
MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP
Definição
To win everything or remove all opponents, leaving nothing behind. Often used for competitions or when clearing things out entirely.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈswip
Inglês Britânico
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /swˈiːp
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP
UK
MAYK-uh-KLEEN-SWEEP
Ouça em Contexto
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!